In short: Fluther was degenerating, as a result of low-quality answers (one-liners, off-topic, etc.). Guidelines were set in place in an attempt to bring about a new standard of quality, i.e., a no-nonsense General section, a more lax Social Section, and the Fluther-related Meta section. Many Flutherites have voiced their disapproval of the new changes. There is even talk about a boycott of General questions.

It is unarguable that something needed to be done, but perhaps not this. What I am suggesting is for those who dislike the new system to propose changes here. Ready, set, go.