Part of the 47 Ronin hate might just be the use of the name. Call it something else, and people would go in with different expectations and thus probably like it more.

The show has never done only male companions, and I can't see them doing it. I'd like to go back to having a teen in the Tardis, maybe a mother/son or Father/daughter combo. Or, in my dream story, have the Doctor's great-grandkids show up and travel with him

Cool. This will be the first one I can actually listen to while watching the film, as I couldn't find extended editions to rent.

At this point, given how well known the practice is, it's up to creators signing the contract to protect themselves. JMS, creator of Babylon 5, said at one point he knew full well he was getting screwed out of money (despite renewal each season being dependent on the show making a profit), and in any future deal he'd insist on everything being paid on the front end. This may be why he hasn't done much in that department...

Hell, don't try and have it published. Changes WILL be made to your text you disagree with, at least a little bit.

Well, that could be why within a few decades Balin felt the dwarves had to go reopen the mines of Moria. They needed the riches from there just to keep up with inflation.