Id not aim at super realistic here... I like the hint of shadows giving additional detail and depth.
Strictly speaking... if the light was scattered the way u simulate with shadows off, than the roofs shading would deffo not be so different on various sides of the roof as well
one side is bright, other is much darker.
Its up to you ofc.
Ppl dont really notice these things. Im quite sure its you and me who know this setting has changed, maybe handful more
I agree - full shadows were too much
But zero shadows is IMO too extreme.
Just my opinion.
Its not always abou realism, but also the looks. I somehow miss those misty shadows..