Bring back Append (Reuse Data) Option

Since Blender 5.0 the option of appending assets with "reuse data" has been removed. I know dev's are already aware of how this is breaking peoples workflow.

My understanding is the packed workflow is meant to replace "reuse data" but the solution as it is now doesn't offer the same functionality just using Append "reuse data" did.

I'd really like to get an idea of how the devs want to approach this. If they don't want to bring back "reuse data" then its worth it to me to try an make a python add-on solution.

If they do bring it back even if it is temporary until the packed workflow (with overrides) is more complete then that would be awesome. My understanding this is planned as a blender 6 thing hence my worry not being able to use blender 5 at all.

Some clarity on future plans or current discussion would be awesome. Every day I can't upgrade to the latest blender is a bummer.

Attaching some images documenting one of the workflows that is broken in 5.0+