To put this very simply, short and sweet.
The faction administrators did not convene and decide to do this. It was stated we were breaking the rules of SWRP and upon consulting the site admin, were given three options to rectify the problem. We did decide option three was the most logical, least intrusive solution.
If the decision to go with option three displeases you, I am very, truly sorry. Our hand was forced, not by choice.
As the saying goes regarding the arise of this issue, The squeaky wheel gets the oil.