Seriously, like most stuff, it depends. Indeed, it could be problematic if used with total abandon. On the other hand, it is common and even the norm for some types of games, although more for PC than for Mac. So, there are two sides here, and it could be just as illogical to ignore the context and have a blanket anti-switching agenda as it is to ignore user and interface considerations and abuse the feature. If the feature is abused then nature will probably take its course and users will make their discomfort known and the developer will have to adjust.
I am not using switching for any current work but if I did, no need to feel guilty; I think the solution for how to do it humanely is extremely simple. Just default to no switching and let the user choose to turn it on, through options and also perhaps by asking them whether they want to do it the first time they run the game. Then the user makes the choice with their own preference and responsibility. You offer an extra option for the user's enjoyment if they want it and the peace of mind not to use it if they don't. Some users would hate it and some would love it. So let them decide and maybe they will all love your software.
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