If you refer to my original post, the real reason is because it is a "live" game. Bungie always says in their updates "we're listening to player feedback to improve on the game, we're listening" or something along those lines. The gaming industry has changed and expectations are higher. Competition is to blame for that, so is the ever changing, fast paced, digital world. So no, I don't think calling a "live" game stale and lifeless is a contradiction. I think it is a valid complaint.