I would not say that giving 5% to 18-25 year olds is butchering a system, that might be next if they decide to just abolish loyalty points.
We have also to accept that our support is old, very old in some cases and the loyalty points system did and does prevent younger fans having access to tickets. This creates a dull atmosphere (in my opinion) at some away games, what it could also do if younger fans do not get access to away tickets is also put them off going home games. I not saying this is the case but perhaps.
They should have taken the 5% from the corporate pot, it is as simple as that for me.