It's a rule that is established and if someone just can't deal with it maybe this isn't the right place for them to be.
I did give him rep.OMG someone give this man a freakin' medal!
(will you settle for rep?)
I think the 10 post rule is very relaxed. If it were up to me it would be 25 post, 10 good reps, and signed off by 2 moderators.
I will use the classifieds from time to time but I would not lose any sleep if they just disappeared.