I have never had any problems with RYR
I have, for all the same reasons you mention for EZY. No airline is perfect but I think that EZY have been a massive shot in the arm for LGW and have to be credited with fuelling the flame of rumours that BA short haul at LGW is to be axed: they serve far more destinations and are successfully morphing into a hybrid carrier that is becoming more attractive to all pax types and profiles. If allocated seating does become a reality that will be another nail in the BA coffin at LGW.