Now about fixing the problems...
I gather, from reading this thread, that many of you have or had instructor ratings. For those not currently instructing, why don't you do something about it, and start instructing again?
If you're a current instructor on here letting off steam, fine. But everyone else, it is easy to criticize the system when you're outside it, blind to its difficulties and restrictions. Much better to re-enter the system, bringing in necessary experience.
Cheers,
Oktas "complaining is easy" 8.
PS - I had eleven years in instructing (by choice) and won't be going back just yet. But you'll note I haven't criticized the system or specific participants. Too easy, but too unhelpful.