I wish. I have a problem with that too. What I do is put a light source near it or put a roof over it. It's very annoying.
I know someone who puts glowstone under their water and that seems to do the trick. Also: Justin, Freeze flag please? I know you're busy but you would be loved (even more) for it!
You cant ice farm right now but Jeb said that he will likely add that you get ice blocks in 1.3 with silk touch.
Swedish summer? US summer? UK summer - oh sorry, that doesnt exist. He could have meant any and is trying to stop people hastling him.
You don't necessarily need a freeze res to have an ice rink, you can put ice and as long as there are no light sources nearby then it will stay frozen.
Step 1: Wait for 1.3 to come out. Step 2: Obtain a Silk Touch pickaxe. Step 3: Freeze a large pool of water. Step 4: Mine the ice. Step 5: Set up a shop chest. Step 6: ??? Step 7: PROFIT! Alternate Method: Step 1: Wait for 1.3 to come out. Step 2: Freeze a large pool of water. Step 3: Charge people to mine the ice on your res. Step 4: ??? Step 5: PROFIT!