Kromix that is the oldest and most typical response to free server play that exists. Yes we all know these things, but the devs DMs and owners all have to weigh their actions as well. Without a solid population, then their efforts are nil. They do what they want but they also self moderate themselves.
"They can do whatever they want" is just stupid, like Totalitarianism. IMO they do whatever they want but they make us feel like we deserve it, and that is why we are still here, and why they enjoy doing it
Recending nerfs is not unheard of, nor is it a sign of weakness. It's actually the management listening to their players and weighing it in appropriately. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. If we always lost, then you would never have dedicated veterans.