I did my very first open water dives after certification in Tulamben. The rocks were troublesome, but I made it with a minimum of bruises - except for one night dive. My FIRST night dive...on the wreck. I bailed out of it almost immediately. The DM came up with me, pointed towards shore (not far away), and asked if I could make it on my own. No problem. Until I got into the shallows, when I was unable to get up! I felt like a turtle rolling around on my back. It was embarrassing, but not uncomfortable. Fortunately, some nice strong (male) German divers came along to help me out of the water, otherwise I might still be there!
My opinion is mixed - I can see the virtues of leaving it alone, or putting a simple, eco-friendly jetty or something in. But I managed it, and I've managed the shale and rocks on shore dives in Bonaire, too. Bonaire was far worse.
For the record, I prefer boat dives!