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I think the angle those people are going for is that Kasen ended up locking her problem away rather than actually facing it (which wouldn't require her informing everyone she knows. Is that projection on your end?). They're working off of the idea that people in real life (and even most people in Gensokyo) can't just ignore the part of themselves they don't like, and therefore we all must find the strength to change. So from their perspective, cutting off your arm again and sealing all the bad parts away again is basically "cheating" your own personal growth. It's unsatisfying in a narrative sense, in that it resolves her compelling character arc with a clean and easy magical solution instead of something more emotionally impactful. I personally think that that idea itself can still be worthwhile if you view it as a message that sometimes people just aren't willing to resolve everything the harsh, difficult way and maybe it's not always worth it to do so. After all, Gensokyo is peaceful and Kasen and friends can continue their lives.

For what it's worth, I hope you one day overcome those feelings you project onto Kasen.