It may simply be my vantage point as the game host which suggests that the game wouldn't be impacted much if it were sped up a bit, and my perfect knowledge of the current setup of the game which allows me to sense that the game might begin to drag in the next few phases.

However, I agree that there isn't enough demand for the game to be changed to warrant such a move. And it is everyone's game, not just mine, so I am perfectly happy leaving it the way it is.