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No, they actually aren't.
Most people wanna watch an entertaining fight. Most people find takedowns to be entertaining, as it's one fighter imposing his/her will and dominating for at least that brief moment.
Most people also find the groundgame boring - in general.
So it's a pretty decent rule. It's certainly not to be ridiculed.
Crazy idea (sarcasm): if most people find grappling "boring" just leave the takedowns out and call this sport kickboxing. Otherwise they are just trying to be edgy with this silly ruling. There are so many options: Boxing, kickboxing, MMA, wrestling etc. just choose a sport... there is no need for this nonsense inbetween.