I don't know how business works in Japan, but over here an extremely negative first impact/impression wouldn't help new technology's adaptation and relevant legislation. I do believe this show painted a bit too rosy picture since thousands of other people were already diving happily with the next version of the VR gear well before SAO players were out of their forced coma. Though I supposed there would be a very high pressure to allow it in order to stay at the forefront in the technology and business race.