I see the frustration, and I personally agree, more daylight is my preference, but I generally believe in the option that imposes least on everybody. Trying to sleep whilst it's bright is a lot harder (even with an eye-mask) than trying to stay awake whilst it's dark.
I fly to SFO a lot, usually on the early flight, which is roughly 10:30am-10pm London-time, and it bothers me that everyone closes the blinds as I love looking out the window - but that's the better option for the cabin overall.