What would the MA be like if, for just 24 hours, combat didnt "count" on the HTC score pages? I can only think good results.

For most in the MA, FLYING STYLES WOULD CHANGE. People who normally protect their skins to a fault would be more aggressive, and maybe learn something new.

People would try new rides, or use them in new situations

It would break the monotony for the jaded vets looking for a fight

Even the score wh@res would have a chance to chill and have a bit of fun for a change.
To keep play balanced, Perks would still have to count. But, the driving need to avoid that death or grab the milk run would be gone. I suppose some lost souls would still fly that way, but they'd be sad, confused, and hopefully alone. We could use the MOD to build up enthusiasm for a week or so, and to warn the scorers what was coming.
HTC, you've tried other experiments in the past -- why not this one? To be honest, I cant see a down side.
Simaril