SamYeager,
You understand my point. Thank you. It is the underhand change to Stansted's rules which is annoying.
As far as:
However I must admit that I really don't see why anyone would be carrying liquids, other than medicines, through security anyway.
Maybe I'm missing the point of the question but I have to do two/three day trips around Europe every week or so. I'm able to do this using the 10kg limit for carry-on so I don't need to check baggage. That means I am bringing a small amount of toothpaste, shaving gel, deodorants etc in my little plastic bag. All those items are considered "liquids" under the rules. The only alternative is to buy those items after security (both ways every time) or use checked in baggage.