The system that was clearly defined as taking many many months for each stage, before it was ever implemented, needs to be fixed?

Not sure that makes any sense.

Do you like the system? no
Is it unfair? yes
Is it ridiculously hard for some people? yes
Is that what SE wants? yes
Is that what SE stated it wanted before it implemented the system? yes

They have been extremely upfront about this system before and after its implementation. So while I understand some people not liking it, it is by no means broken and is working as intended.

#dealwithit