I remember there were a select few back in the day that would brag for days about how they got Recon for beating Bungie teams in special events. Then the VidMaster achievements came out. They were a pain in the ass, especially the ones on ODST, but after hours of determination, my buddies and I finally unlocked the most elusive helmet in Halo 3. And I can remember how those that had "earned" their Recon through special events were pissed that us "casuals" could get it just by finishing a few achievements. It's just as ridiculous to keep that mentality in Destiny today with "Earning vs Xurning", as it was back then in Halo 3.