I don't think you are correct. I was doing PPL training more than 15 years ago and I don't think it was easier or equal to todays CPL.
Express your disappointment with a change in standards but let's not be silly stating things like "A PPL 15 years ago was more difficult than a CPL".
Regardless, wasn't the post about CFI's?
You do realise that student's have choice? If they don't like the qual's when they are looking to learn they can move on. If they don't like the "CFI" after a lesson they can move on.
Freedom of choice. Did you just turn up to the first place with "Flying Lesson's here" in the window? I'm guessing you did a bit of looking around / asking around first.