Quote: "In general, if a Druid wishes to keep the exact same abiltiies they have today, they can, they are just locking themselves out of some of the new choices."

...and thats what I mean... I truly hope this is the way it will be. While I personally love the idea of "even if you're resto or boomkin, you can benefit in certain situations from switching to cat or bear, using a few abilities, then go back"
The tough part will be to make it work so that those who simply love one spec and prefer to keep playing it that way won't be experiencing a disadvantage. I mean, yes, it sounds great to have more shapeshifting be supported, but there are people who actually LIKE sticking to one spec and shape.

So if they CAN balance it, if they can offer a choice that allows both the more shapeshift-heavy playstyle and the "old" style with none of them being way worse than the other (so that no one will be forced to get used to a totally new playstyle), then I think this is a great idea, and hope people will give it a chance.

I think Blizzard does not demand, say, feral druids to suddenly spend 50% of their time in caster-shape, casting heals or spamming Moonfire, I think its supposed to be rather situational and, if I understand them correctly, a matter of choice anyway.