[quote]We've taken additional steps to increase the emphasis on connection quality. [b]Skill ratings[/b] will be less a [b]factor[/b] [b]in finding you a [/b][b]match[/b][/quote] [u]So to sum it up [b]"Skill ratings"[/b] is still a [b]"factor"[/b] during matchmaking[/u]. I believe the reaction to [b]SBMM[/b] your getting from this [i]dedicated[/i] community is hostile. Due to the fact matches have this ominous feeling of being [b]fixed[/b]. Minor changes have been made on your part & the community reaction has been volatile. But are we unjust for feeling this way? [b]SBMM[/b] has turned into a dispute of who is right & who is wrong. It could be interpreted as a senses of pride & ownership of the game. Developers vs Customers. At some point we must come together and resolve this ongoing dispute. In Layman terms & for the sake of the argument just get rid of the skill ratings all together. The Destiny community is by no means attempting to hinder the game by making such proposals. The community is only attempting to improve the standard & condition of the game. We all have faith in Bungie high caliber team to provide the ideal conditions in a awe-inspiring game. ---Sips tea---