I didnt like it at first, but at the time i think i was looking for unpack and go. The way it is works better, there is enough to provide examples but not so much it becomes a daunting task to restyle.
I think there is two market targets, those that can do things themselves, these types will prefer a minimal style. And those that dont want to do it themselves, these types simply buy a theme or get someone to style it for them.
If you want to do it yourself or have a need that is slightly different, then like alot of things you have to roll your sleeves up, and dive in. It is fortunate that so many people are prepared to help and give advice, I would have given up at the start without it. But you do learn slowly, I think its better to know your website and how it works.
Ultimately if it goes wrong you need to rely on yourself to put it right. This is one reason i prefer where possible to find a way, if you rely on a plug in and its not upgraded......So overall the style is a reasonable balance that does a job.
The worse case would be like windows, it tries to be everything to everyone and no one is happy. Better to be like DOS.....(with a manual though)