It sounds like you're complaining that extras that are standard on competing airlines are charged separately on RyanAir. It's only horrible to you because you insist on having those things: in-flight meals, checked luggage, etc.

For people who don't want any food in-flight, and who can carry all their stuff in their carry-on luggage, it sounds like a good deal to me.

As for leg room, according to another comment here, the seats on RyanAir do not recline. As another tall guy, I'd rather have that than another inch of legroom. Legroom isn't that great when the person in front of you reclines their seat into your personal space.