We deprecated this recently. Can we leave an empty <plugins> element in config.xml for each platform while the deprecation window is still open? This way tooling such as plugman can still add <plugin> elements while the platforms still support it.
Once we fully remove <plugin> support then IMO that is the right time to completely remove the <plugins> element from config.xml. Also makes life easier for services consuming cordova (*cough* PhoneGap Build *cough*). :) Lemme know what you guys think.
