This could very well be true, but the question remains... What's a better way of doing it? theymos is trying his best. If you propose a better way, it would likely be considered.
I i really think he should be cut some slack,it takes quite a lot to run a forum and it's almost impossible to please everyone,rules and modes of operation must be set,and it will be done to the best of knowledge of the administrator.
Even if other methods are proposed,it will be impossible for it to please all and sundry