I sort of agree. But, what happens if you have a shoulder like the sniper? No room for the emblem, unless its going on the bullets which would be wierd. Other than the exception of shoulders like that, then yes, I'm in agreement.
Are you kidding me OP? Dude, if 343 had the choice to keep one armor ability, most halo fans would say sprint. ARMOR LOCK is the thing they need to boot.
What's the point of ranking down?! And not to mention, unfair. Like, what if you have a bad game and lose. What if you get crappy teamates, and lose. Both result in a rank down, and its not even your fault. Think about it.