Agreed, but whatever the reason, too much padding anywhere other than under the sitbones is only taking up the very space that the saddle manufacturers create by putting a cutout down the middle of the seat. A very thin pad under the crotch could "wick sweat," without filling up space and creating pressure. It's like the often-repeated caution to new cyclists looking for a more comfortable saddle. We all warn them that too much padding in the saddle causes pressure in soft areas of the body. And yet, the shorts manufacturers do the very same thing.