Couldn't have said it better! However, I think if you are good as a new starter then it is because you are really good. I played with someone who was a natural COD and MW, BF sniping camper and he was so natural in PvP camping in Destiny in Y1 in his first match that I just couldn't believe most of the things I saw. He started Destiny in July 15 and randomly got the Thorn bounty on his hunter. It took him mere 3-4 crucible matches to complete it with a rare void sniper all while camping. I know that y1 match making was different but if you are skilled, it makes a difference. Thorn bounty on hunter was slowest as there were no void ability kills back then. SBMM just makes it an algorithm and although this dude quit Destiny but I am sure in new world, he would be a good fight in some map like Pantheon. I agree with your point that new players will have a struggle but it's very difficult to differentiate between experienced and skills player or new comers who are really skilled and I don't want Bungie to match me based on number of hours I have put in this game! :)