Meh, I'm indifferent towards that change personally. I tend to lean towards liking the new rule (or lack of a rule rather) because I have this idea that 'more open discussion > less open discussion', but I also realize that I probably put too much faith in the value of open discussion, so either way really I'm okay with this change (or lack thereof).

But I really dig the other rule change. Seems much more fair this way, and also better writes into code the spirit behind what's required to maintain a pleasant community.