I think the racial diversity would have been better if they had left the 5e racial modifiers alone. Right now the racial bonuses do not create enough racial choice division and so people go with what they know.
This is not really true. Sure the ASIs being wide open make all races at least somewhat viable for all classes but that's really not the end-all be-all...it's not even the half of it. The racial proficiencies and bonuses create an enormous division if you look at the right races. If you're looking at humans or dragonborn you will see nothing there that merits much consideration. But then if you look at wood elves for Rogues with the stealth and perception proficiencies as well as the extra movement speed, Half Orcs with Relentless Endurance and Savage Attacks for barbarians, etc. There is A LOT more to consider there than ASIs.
