Wow, the bar is low when I read that people don't get the issue or it isn't a problem. I agree that everyone has the right to their opinion so I am not judging but years ago origami classes, line dancing, game shows, trivia were done in lounge to be more intimate. I was shocked that folding chairs had to be put out on the NCL Joy and that we had to deal with the noise and crowds in the atrium dealing with guest services, shore excursions, just hanging out, etc. while trying to hear and participate in an activity.
We had to stop going to the activities because it was obnoxious and not fun (for us).
Solution would be to stop eliminating rooms for even more profits...geesh you only need one area for the games because there are never two going on at the same time. But the Atrium is the worst. imo