Absolutely. On certain routes it's horrendous. It is also becoming increasingly obvious that it is not all down to people avoiding hold charges. There are many who are in such a rush, they don't want to wait in baggage reclaim and then there are those who have checked a bag but also carries the kitchen sink in their hand luggage.
Now Easyjet aren't perfect, I could happily sit here and discuss my pet hates but like Stone Cold says, in this instance Easyjet are trying to edicate passengers.
Saint Gallen. You make a worthy remark about using discretion but this in itself causes problems as it's far from consistent meaning you get away with one thing on one occasion but not on another. Lets be honest, Easyjet's hand baggage allowance is not stingy.