RJ-
Mikaele41 has encapsulated the problem best for me...
" then it should have been noted, as stated by many in here, "play up to -4.5" or whatever it is. That will tell people buying the play when the value is lost. Personally, I feel it is bad to pull down any game, let alone a GOY. The margin of value for a GOY should be well more than 2.5 points (that is not even a FG). "
I'm sorry but your and Steve's explanation/reasoning does not pass the "smell" test.
It stinks- S.O.Y kind of stink.