There aren't many of us that get angry

We just think it is a somewhat tedious strategy. I think it is all about the micromangement level you prefer.
Personally I would like to be able to mod castle income to the negative, so that maintaining a castle will cost you. That would mean fewer castles=>less micromangement=>happier Esben

But Norfleet's tactic is fair and square, and I respect him for not only coming up with it but freely sharing it with the rest of us.