There are two cultures of the community, each though will have its own small sub-cultures that branch out from its main ideals. First, those that will support Bungie and will happily throw $$ at the screen (as LS said himself in an ViDoc) no matter what happens. They are die-hard Bungie Defenders and Streamers, though the Streamers usually flitter between both groups depending on their needs and wants. Second, consist of new players (before they have time in the game and at some point will fall into the first or second culture), disenfranchised players, casual players and those who have not lost the hope yet that the game will become better.
I have done my share of using the community forums threads to try to get Bungies attention on the things they are doing wrong with no avail. Over the years I have read thousands of threads from the Second Culture requesting change/don't do it Bungie to no avail. Bungie has not listened at all and neither has the community leaders.
When will the Second Culture learn that Bungie will never listen and take your concerns to the drawing board? Every thread that is done will not be read or passed on and fall to the Forum History. Bungie will only listen to the Frist Group and primarily the Streamers.
I have stopped playing for 2 years now, my son though plays from time to time with his $ that he earns. Change will only occur if Bungie's bottom line is hurt, that means Eververse and Game Content sales. If the sales fall to a line that financially hurts the company only then will they listen. Change will be pretty be much overnight.
Way to group everyone into 2 categories. Your first category is nonsense, people who don't have a problem are mindless sheep who just follow bungie. Instead of acknowledging people might just like playing the actual game. Then you blame streamers which is nonsense. Then you have your second group which are victims of evil bungie who hates them. If you're gonna make an argument make an honest one. Finally if you haven't played in 2 years why the heck are you here.
I come back from time to time to see if there is any viable change. I have noticed that the Ninjas have done a great job putting down threads that go against the Bungie grain, that still has not changed. And yes, there are two Cultures with their own sub cultures.
You are right. The second group are victims. Victims of the lies from Bungie, victims from the Ninjas and victims of the abuse they have to endure for stating their thoughts about the state of the game from the First Culture. The question is which one are you?