This is basically how I feel about the whole "VR Coasters" topic. As long as it is not mandatory then I don't really care either way. If it is something you can just pay an extra fee for and get the VR experience, then I'm all for it. But when/if they start making coasters that are solely VR Coasters, that's when I will start getting annoyed.
Yes! Part of the experience of riding a roller coaster is the visual aspect of riding a coaster. When that get's taken away, then to me it's nothing more than just a motion simulator on steroids.