Again, thanks for all the posts on this thread.
The overwhelming sentiment of the thread is that there is a need for change. A number of suggestions have been made, many of which would get my support.
It is now down to Hitech and its player base to work together to responsibly create solutions to our problems while we still have a game left that is worth saving.
I think it is time for someone from Hitech to take up our issues and respond with what they plan to do about it. We have given Hitech plenty of ideas, I'm sure they have a few of their own, so let's get the ball rolling.