Is it worth taking the JLPT in its current form?

[jkid]

Is it worth taking the JLPT in its current form given the changes that are coming in to effect? I would like some opinions. The changes to which I refer are described at:

http://www.jlptstudy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=613

Summary:
1. There will be five levels on a new scale, but most of them will correspond roughly to the current levels.
2. Level 1 will increase in difficulty and they will insert a level in between the current Level 2 and 3.
3. The current format will be available in Dec. 2008, July 2009 (Level 1 and 2 only), and Dec. 2009. The new format will begin in July 2010 (N1 and N2 only).
4. They will stop publishing past tests and official test questions.

[alown]

What are the changes? Link to them?

[jkid]

The changes are listed at:

http://www.jlptstudy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=613

[dat5h]

Getting the some experience taking the JLPT sooner then later is a great idea in my opinion. I personally believing that waiting until July 2010 is a waste of time. When the new tests come out ... you should be able to up your level !

[QuackingShoe]

I have a hard time coming up with specific arguments for why it would still be worth taking only because I have absolutely no idea why it wouldn't still be worth taking. Really, what would those reasons for it to be less 'worth it' be?