Also I am confused why you are pointing out the obvious. Its as if you have been personaly offended by the suggestion Oxford has Monty Python moments and are trying to reassure everyone its only because all institutions do.
This was not an attack, it was just a couple of anecdotes. Like I said I still think Oxford is a great institution.
You are clearly confused why someone who likes something might criticise it. The reason is to improve it by increasing awareness. Its called positive feedback.
In essense what I am saying is, if all you have is praise for something, then in part you hate it , because you are not being honest, or trying to help it grow.
EDIT > To be honest I just reread your comment, I wanted to keep the good faith of mine so I didnt edit what I said, but I didnt realise you said they were minor. Literally banning clapping is not minor its an almost comical affront to free speech.