Hmm, I don't see torch as 'fun', I see it was 'useful', and its a popular feature S60 users install from ISV. Part of the swiss army knife, so to say.

However... I tend to use the camera's flashlight by shooting pictures when I'm searching something in the dark which brought me to following idea: is it possible that, instead of torch, to use the LED light of the back camera for light? Then you can still use your screen for something else while torching, or rather: flashlighting. I'm not sure which one is kinder to the battery though.