Worst case scenario: We have a permanent Fork which is no different than one company splitting into two companies in which you have stock in both. It is not necessarily a bad thing, it could be a good thing. Often one of the smartest things a company can do is create its own competition or specialize to fill different needs. Our understanding of Forking (harm verses benefit) may change over time. It is possible that forking becomes the norm and a more desired outcome.