You're right...
If the topic bugs me, I just shouldn't read the thread.
Hrm. Now that I think about it, it might be kinda fun to try. So, here is my stopgap low magic D&D:
1. Bards lose spells, gain bonus feat every 4th level, +1d6 sneak attack every 5 levels.
2. No clerics, wizards, or sorcs...