Could this be the ruse RYR uses to force everyone to check-in online? OK if you're going away for only a couple of days with hand baggage only. In August for the summer hols you're likely to have more than shorts & a T-shirt. It doesn't matter how expensive he makes the baggage charge, he'll never eliminate the need for a suitcase for some people. However, what he will do is drive customers to the competitors who do not charge rediculous amounts for normal accessories. If you compare just ej & RYR and take into account the baggage allowance + hand bag allowance, the FINAL cost (which to you & me = ticket price) can be cheaper on the 'more' expensive airlines. Throw in the majors for comparison and often they are cheaper than LoCo's at the end of the day, and with more flights at more convenient times and to more convenient places.
If you arrive at the suggested -2.00hrs and cannot checkin on time and miss your flight, who's fault is it and what compensation is there? If RYR cancels flts they have fixed rules, but if they do not given you ample enough chance to even get on the flight surely they could be claimed against. However, proving it might be difficult. For some business travellers, or those with on going flt connections, the cost of missing the flt could be serious.