As was said by Jansen at the time, Wilde actually applied to edit it as was the system at the time. The locking was while we discussed what to do with it, and a reword was introduced.
I can definitely say that enjoying the sight of someone's base or other effort being destroyed was not limited to the Bass Hunters at all.
I've already written up my expert opinion on how to do it properly, after the wording has been looked over it'll be added where appropriate and some other possible questions answered.