Countless times people have suggested that defaults should have the ability to vote for OP, Hardcore, and Health. However, this would lead to a decrease in rank purchases (as that is the main feature of them). However, why isn't there a compromise? Allow defaults to vote, but give certain ranks extra votes. Iron and Lapis would get 2 votes instead of 1, Gold and Diamond would get 3, and Obsidian and Emerald would get 4. However, to make up for this donors would be able to get custom shields. Iron would be able to select a basic, solid color, Lapis would be able to choose a basic color or a few pre-determined designs (a sun, creeper face, etc), while Gold and above would be able to create their own. This would balance out their nerfed perk by giving them something new and fun.
TL;DR Defaults get 1 vote, Iron/Lap get 2, Gold/Dia get 3, Obs/Eme get 4. Donors get custom shields though.
TL;DR Defaults get 1 vote, Iron/Lap get 2, Gold/Dia get 3, Obs/Eme get 4. Donors get custom shields though.