Is VRAM still an issue

When Ampere launched, there were concerns about the 3070 having “only” 8GB of RAM and the 3080 having “only” 10. With the 3080 now having two 12GB models, and prices dropping precipitously, what is the going opinion on the RAM of the earlier models? Did those concerned turn out to be right or is it FUD spread to make you buy AMD or more expensive models?