I assume you have never used /blist or spamblock features for FFXI or anything else then...
It's their job to collect and filter threads and pass them on to the translation team and devs, not to be at your beck and call whenever you feel like your opinion matters more then anyone elses. Ultimately, there was not one but TWO responses: "We don't think it's a good idea." and "Stop shouting, we heard you the first time."
Had you forgone the incessant whining that is bumping, you probably could have replied IN the thread to the dev's response as it would not have been closed. (As witnessed on multiple other threads where responses were posted that did not meet player demands.)