I am forever Gold player, so this change doesn't affect me at all. I will keep surrender everytime I am about to rank up. (after reaching 10 KOG I let my rank down to Gold since I am not interested in high tier anymore, especially because I am F2P)
Also I think the real "King" in this game is either 1st place KC Cup or WCS Champion, something that F2P player + someone who needs enough sleep everyday like me will never archieve