I personally liked catchers and middle infielders getting blown up, that's just my caveman sensibilities. I realize in retrospect is was kinda stupid. Catchers being able to black home without the ball is dumn
However, catchers not being able to block home once they've received the ball is silly too. I can only see this attitude if someone temperamentally favours baserunners or agility and cunning over strength. Couldn't be me