Wayland will end the screen tearing and the ever-aging X server. It kind of succeeds Compiz too being a compositor too. I hope Compiz stays around though. Did you know Wayland could do this? 
You can get Compiz Reloaded to work today if you like, I tried it, but the 3D animations on my system are a bit jittery for some reason:
Back on track, I agree with @Bill_MI that there could be a couple of levels. I'd prefer an option to configure Compiz via CCSM if installed as long as the "reset" button works if it all breaks and warn this is advanced.