Oh now Baccy Man - each to his own - there are many different ways of making compost so we can all find one that suits each of us.
Me - I love the massive amounts of fantastic compost I can get using the QR method. And once you get a good routine going it isn't nearly as 'faffy' as you might think.
More info on it here:
http://www.qrcompostingsolutions.co.uk/I found the workshop really helpful and great fun - not least for the opportunity to chat about compost with other like-minded people.
The other method I use, mostly for kitchen waste, is my wormery.
And then of course there are the hens - not only do they turn waste cooked food and kitchen waste into a great fertilizer and compost activator, but you get eggs as well. ;D