Ryanair Weight and Balance Issues?

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Done entirely for operational convenience

The consequences of not doing it, and of therefore producing an inaccurate loadsheet are potentially serious for everybody onboard.

As most had paid very substantial full fares... ...not impressed

Unless people were involuntarily downgraded, didn't you all get precisely what you paid for and therefore have no cause for complaint? The presence of empty Business class seats (or indeed, any other seat) is surely irrelevant?

P.S. - Sorry WHBM - I just read through that lot and it reads like I'm looking for a fight - I'm not. These are just initial reactions to your post and I stand to be corrected!