Well it seems this is a very hot topic in the forums, but here are my $0.02...
The integrated Chunkloader has been WIP for over a year, looks doubtful that it will get finished. Why not add your own CL based loader? You can a base of 1 chunk with perhaps more to rank members. There are other networks that do this and they have no issues. People either add the mod or use the launcher.
Why? Well, it is highly inconvenient to not have access to your stuff while you are out exploring... or out in space. For instance I tried to link my home ME system to my spacestation and it works great for about 20 seconds after I leave my base... Whats the alternative? Well I guess we have to build the same things 2 or 3 times, which is not only a pain in the you know where, but could potentially add to more server load if somehow those chunks all remain loaded at the same time...
And having chunkloaders as rank perks may even entice more people to purchase a rank...