The idea being that if we prevent people from doing specific math on specific numbers, the more proficient number-discoverers will have greater incentive to discover more of those pleasing numbers, and we all benefit.
... Which to me sounds wishful, given the reality of the system as implemented today.
Perhaps someone can help me understand the appeals to creative sanctity. Does making my own fan fiction cheapen the original work? Why is it immoral to change a fiction to suit my own preferences, as long as original authorship is not implied? I mod my single player video games all the time to enjoy them more. I have no qualms about patching out a tech tree if the grinding isn't too my taste, is this an affront? How about covering my favorite song? Making a custom cover for a special book in my collection? Skipping the scariest part of a horror movie? Singing a new jazz song imitating Armstrong's style? Help me understand.