Mm, when you look at things from the larger perspective, I am sure that this issue is nothing but a drop of water in the Universe of what PotM is all about. I doubt that this issue is crucial for the player's experience and enjoyment in PoTM.
Because watching some of the posts here, sure seems some are making it seem like it is.
Really, there's no need to get worked up over these little things - devs are watching, we are on top of these things, making 12 replies, each more emotionally charged than the previous, wont haste us changing things. There's priorities, this isn't one, when we see it as a significant issue, it will be looked at. Meanwhile, would be a good idea to suggest Crossbows, or ranged weapons for implementation on the dedicated thread.
Threads like this, when the posters make them spin into bigger issues, create their own drama for the players involved in posting in them. Detracts you from the game. Instead of being in game and roleplaying, you find yourself refreshing your browser to see who's the next noob you'll pwn with your next witty reply.
Then you frustrate, it becomes a bigger drama than it should be, you start hatin' everyone not agreeing with you. Then, you start gossippin' about that its Lame DM's Team fault, or 'Damn those Devs are clueless', and that, this might be the end of PoTM, Ruined forever.
Anyway, gonna give the thread a cool down. Will re-open it for discussion later. We'll be looking into it.
Cheers.