Agree with Row, RULE, Esso etc. A lot of people are only still here trying to win titles from the small names to the big names. I'd probably never enter a tourney again if this happens lol :grass::high:

I know, I'm talking about those occasions when someone calls the current champ out and they're not even on the contender list but the champ "accepts".

Of course, contenders who put in the battles should get a shot.

I feel ya...but if I can recall, thats only happened one time in my 4 years here.

I think GC needs to stay. Orange titles, ehhh, I was never really huge on them but GC is the big one. GC time is always my favorite time on LB

A compromise to make an exception for the GC is a start. I don't think it would diminish activity. As a matter of fact, it's more likely to increase it. Everyone is different and different people are motivated by different things. However, I think for most people, one of the most appealing things about a title is its exclusivity.

People want a title because it sets them apart, it's something not everybody has, it is exclusive. What can be more exclusive then when you are the ONLY ONE bearing that title? If I were to strive to win a GC, I would be more motivated knowing I would be the only one with that blue name as opposed to knowing I would only be joining the ranks of 20 other motherfuckers, some of whom I think are wack.

As time goes on, there will be more and more blue titleholders. If these titles are permanent, this will naturally diminish its value. Some days when I log on here, it seems like there are five blue names currently online out of only seven active members. That's a problem!

I think LB as a whole needs to have more of a "what have you done for me lately" mentality with regards to a lot of things, but particularly with regards to who we give props to or hold in certain esteem. It will make this place a whole lot more competitive. Cats win a blue name and feel like they don't have to do nothing else. Haven't you guys noticed that people usually become less active after winning a grand championship? If we put more emphasis on honoring the latest and greatest, people will strive to be that. It would make us more forward-looking as opposed to backwards looking.

i agree with noble as for the blue titles as a compromise, but tbh making all titles exclusive would make me want to battle again to reclaim another.

I doubt many people will want to climb that ladder to have nothing to show for it when it's all said and done

Reset the all time rankings x20 before you take away titles

They'll have things to show for it. Trophies are permanent and their wins will be documented in a champions history section. If we do this now and get rid of all the GC titles except the last winner, I guarantee you the next GC will be 10 times more competitive!

Agree.. at this point few new things have been implemented and the site is stagnant. What's wrong with trying a different approach to the titles?

Not that I don't respect some of y'all opinions, but the folks saying take away all the titles, most of em don't battle or barely battle at all. You can find most of the names supporting the other side in nearly every single tournament, a couple of whom said change would affect them personally. Interchangeable titles have a lot more potential as RULE is starting to prove with THC. An overhaul of that system to include a scheme, tag team, etc champ would prolly be the way to go. But at this point? The best battles and highest activity levels mostly come from usertitle tournies....changing the most popular aspect of the site prolly will get mixed reviews at best.