Who of those who actually gave a reason, played against a staff with a reward, lost to it and what are your rankings and gametime?
This would have been the first questions from me. Why should i listen to someone who doesn't even play PvP or is at a low based knowledge of it and demands a change that affects people who worked real hard for something.
Red gave you the opportunity to actually bring in constructive critic, make it realistic and don't demand something ridicolous.
You're the community, you did make a suggestion, make one that satisfies both partys, the community and the tournament winners (who worked hard for it to obtain it) and staff members (who actually get a reward after 6 months of helping you, the community) and maybe if the suggestions brought up a good point we can take it into consideration.