I am assuming that since the TT began all those years ago the riders have left the start in number order which sort of proves the system works  for both riders and spectators.  So why change it ? 

The DED claimed they did not recieve many complaints/comments on the new system , but from experience the general public these days are to busy to do this sort of thing, sorting out who to contact and then doing something takes effort . this does not mean they are happy with how things have changed its just doing something about it if it not having a direct influence on them then it goes on the back burner. Its a shame the DED did not put a question card on the ferries for all the punters to fill  in on the way home .Then they would know what most of us all ready know the new system is unpopular.