Yes, it is worth the trade off when you have such a hectic lifestyle that even some clear nights you just can't be bothered! So, making colour in EVERY shot is a HUGE bonus. As the old saying goes, Make every shot count.
Take a usual high-end image - circa 20 hours with an LRGB mono. 20 hours of OSC data might only be half that "value" wise, but to some of us, 10 hours relative is amazing IF we can achieve that.
Frankly, astronomy is just a VERY distant last - a MAYBE - in my list of priorities. It is just a hobby after all
Whatever keeps ourselves happy - there is no need to satisfy the whims of the greater populace (unless you need that narcissistic requirement in your life)