they took away left-handed view-models and all the achievements

[Updated Oct 24 2023]
Still no sign of left handed view models. I'm suspecting that Valve now sees mirroring the texture on a first-person view model as an infraction towards the sanctity of weapon skins.

If Valve allowed me to use a predominately left handed view model while playing again, all of their weapon skins that included text it would look like this "ӘИIИЯAW" instead of this "WARNING".

Using left handed view models would "break" any merchandise with text on it, and potentially cost Valve the sale of a key or marketplace transaction fee. Taking away the ability to use mirrored view models ensures I can always see the pretty text on expensive things "the way it was intended", and remain a possible customer.

Valve has removed what was to me a core mechanic from the game I paid for many years ago.
I remain dissatisfied until I either get a complete refund for for all the keys and resulting skins I purchased with the intention playing with them mirrored or, "cl_righthand 0" is returned.

[Updated Oct 24 2023]
Over 200 days after release they added back left handed view models. Too little, too late.