Yes it is the community that needs/wants the rules.
There is one fundamental difference between now and 8 months ago though.
8 months ago there was a very long discussion with a poll about how the re-engagement rule text should be and how long the "timeout" should be. When it was done the rule was introduced and you don't see any complains from those that were part of the discussion back then.
I do believe this trend should have went on when adding other rules.
Igiss says: Martin, you give them a finger, they bite off your arm.