sequential gearbox still has a clutch, so you can feather and slip out all day
but when your runnin like hell through the gears, its a hell of alot quicker of a shift, and you probably wouldn't put as much stress on the clutch, as minimal time as it is engaged.
thats why it would be fun, super quick, and for me different, but not crappy like an automatic, but you still have fun with the clutch, unlike a tiptronic

but, thats just my opinion

Justin