I don't have the nerves to browse the 50+ pages of this thread, so maybe someone already said this same thing. If u make activity rank based on log on time, you will have thousands of afk people with bots just standing there. I don't know how smart is that idea. I don't have any option how it should work. So whatever you decide.
Then, concerning the iLvl of items on VP shop.. I don't mind putting 271 iLvl there, even the 277, just make a requirement for that items, is to have the achievement of certain instance boss. I don't know if that is even possible, but here is the example:
For items <239 there should be no requirement,
- iLvl 251 you should have icc10 achievement on your accout, for the boss that drops certain item
- iLvl 258 you should have icc10 KS achievement
-iLvl 264 you should have icc25 + icc10hc achievement
-iLvl 271 you should have RS25 + bane achievemet, etc
So you want for example CTS and OH from bpc, you will need to have RS25 + BPC25n cleared in order to get that two.
Don't put eof items and t10 sets on VP shop, that will make people farm instances even more, and will help those that are missing 1-2 items for their character. And don't put wrath gear on VP shop, but you were not gonna do that either way...
Best regards, and i hope someone will actually read this **** :D