The Problem

Would be nice to have a config option to disable these if we don't require them

A Solution

config option

Alternatives

No response

Anything Else?

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unlike e.g. hoppers (which paper and wg each have configs for already), pistons are a pretty core part of protection and i don't think it's a good idea to make that configurable. your spark screenshot doesn't really convince me that WG is particularly problematic here. the pistons themselves are probably at least as bad if this is even a concern.

unlike e.g. hoppers (which paper and wg each have configs for already), pistons are a pretty core part of protection and i don't think it's a good idea to make that configurable. your spark screenshot doesn't really convince me that WG is particularly problematic here. the pistons themselves are probably at least as bad if this is even a concern.

We can replicate, seeing 2%, 3% WG load because players made some massive piston/observer based bamboo farms.

And you're right, but I think it might still be good idea to add option to disable piston listeners and servers can use it at own discretion.