I think all of the above points are valid.

Seeing that the current ROTM holder got to nominate who was next, then surely they could PM their selected member before the announcement and ask if they wanted to accept.

Once you accept, then you are obligated to keep it going.
If you don't accept, then it all stays private in the PM, and another person is contacted etc.

I think it is an excellent way of highlighting all the different uses, modifications, and needs that as individuals, we all have for our rides.
Not everyone will agree with them, but someone might just get a new idea from seeing how others have done things.

Just my tuppence worth.

PK