On the other hand, a good long hard prolonged economic downturn will probably clear the lounge out a bit. And some of the stands.
Having been denied access to the Cabot lounge on Friday night (thanks to SK for being too cheapskate to allow entry for *G), I had to sit in the throng, and it's clearly uncomfortably full at times. I must admit, I haven't really noticed ripped seats, and I'm sure the level of rubbish fluctuates.
Maybe EZY, FR and charters would like to take control of gates 4-9 and the bus satellite, and create a separation to gates 1-3 for the remaining airlines to offer a more sedate and spacious experience? (LH seem to have taken up residence at Gate 4, sponsored by Claires Accessories).