kvod hatorah – You are absolutely correct. No one should be taken away from the Gemorah. NO ONE. Anyone who someone (anyone) is trying to shlep away from the Gemorah, should immediately speak to his Rosh Yeshiva for an eitza. And surely he will be matzliach in learning.
Chazak V’amatz. Have courage, do what’s right, and do not fear or pay any heed to the naysayers.