Ok, my point is, I only play teammode or Capture the DB's mode. When i put my personal server up, its always on this mode. With 1.1 coming out and the changes to power struggles i would find it very useful. PLUS for those who don't want it, they can just permantly disable it...no muting, just turned off. Why deny it to those who want it??? seriously...if you don't like it, disable it..if you do have it enabled and some kid is mouthy, mute them. its like saying don't add 1600x800 resolution or 5 button mouse support because i don't want to/can't use it. I'm not forcing you to use mic..but your forcing me to do without it. With it available you have the CHOICE to use or not use. Without it available I don't have that option. for some it would improve gameplay, and for those it wouldn't they can TURN IT OFF. Again going back to my Directx openGL comparision. openGL works better for me, maybe directx works better for you. As it is we can pick between the two, if only directx was available we would both enjoy the game though for me it would be lacking. Why not give the choice is my question?