although OP is reacting a little harshly I agree mostly with what he says. I miss halo 3, and the 1-50 ranking system. I was always good, but it took time and effort to get that 50.(especially in mlg ****) I don't agree with him saying it should be built solely around the competitive gamer but as of now, it seems to me like reach and halo 4 were built solely around the average gamer. It's still an awesome game, and props to 343 for the amazing graphics and gameplay on the campaign but I miss that competitive side. Why can't 343 just combine both the competitive/casual style game play into one? I thought halo 3 did that perfectly with social and ranked playlists.
I know some people don't agree, but I loved the 1-50 ranking system. It's what made me continue playing halo 3 from the moment it came out until it gets booted from xbox live servers. It always gave you something to strive for. and I know some people say they want a new better true ranking system but honestly I just want the 1-50 back for the nostalgia.
On the note of what someone said about CoD.. I hate that halo is slowly turning into CoD. that's a good game but I always played halo because it wasn't CoD. It always had that different aspect to it, and now it's losing that.
summary, I WANT 1-50 BACK!