Jessity you just had the standard response to any question about comments or requests which GNHQ dislikes - you're being ignored and it's odds on you'll never get a straight answer.
It seems you joined too late for the big 'consultation' a year or so ago. Screeds of suggestions, disagreements and protests, all of which were ignored and we were presented with a fait accompli.
The choices are - either enjoy the companionship of posters, despite some high-handed admin, or walk away since nothing will be changed to suit the readership.
It's becoming obvious that, unpopular though they may be, these ads are here to stay!