Mate, it's all about the business. Whatever the changes are, it's all about the game generating some extra cash for its developers (i.e. memox). Nothing else.
There will be always some dumb-asses like me who are putting cash into this game to buy credits. That's right - we do let this game survive despite never ending complaints about the game and its changes on every-round basis. Just get used to it.
By the way, let me express my opinion - points 1 and 2 are pretty ridiculous. Interaction and communication between players is inseparable part of this game. You don't need to get rid of gangs. But we all expect that one day developers can present something which would involve gangs-live to wider extent, not just simple robbing and 2-3 guys doing GAs.
Stay cool.
It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.