Is it really such a bad answer? It encouraged a spirit of giving and community on the forum for specific AC items. No-one was bothered and it seems most liked it. Why bother messing with it? Does every forum have to be the same - I am not sure there is anything wrong with AC being different - though you suggest this is a bad thing?
Also there is history on the CC forum where AC certs always caused so much confusion (mainly with UA certs using similar designations) that posters were often advised (with success) to go to the AC forum. I think they probably are one of the few airline certs that do tend to be given away, as only a few people can use them.
Why would you worry about this except because you are a moderator?