Snugglebutt, desynth was likewise stupid. But it was also minor and WASN'T seen coming. This we can see coming, so stopping it is a priority.

Your idea for the best outcome is delusional at best. The best outcome is a vibrant and robust community that everyone feels welcome in, and contributes to. Your ideas go the exact opposite direction of that. It strips things from some of us in favor of people who didn't want to do the work for everything. Some of us want to welcome you to a community that lets everyone contribute. You just want to take away our ability to do things we enjoy so you can feel better about not having done the same work.