I know this has been brought up several times and never gained enough traction, but hear me out.

1. Why do some people dislike hints? The best comparison I can think of is playing chess and having someone lean over your shoulder saying "You should move your bishop" every 3 seconds, endlessly, until you make your move. I'm sure many can tune the hints out or not notice them, but for certain people it is a visual magnet that draws their eyes away from other choices, taking away the thrill of discovering your own path to victory.
2. If the hints don't bother you, then why should you vote for this option? Well, because including an option doesn't impose anything on anyone. Also, it's an option that still exists in the original Candy Crush, so it's not unprecedented.

Please help the minority of players that want this to become a reality and give it a vote. 🙂