Shadow Fury, why do you say "nowadays" so frequently when you don't know how it was before? I had a chat with previous map moderators and such to see how things were so I can learn from it. I won't use my join date as a credible source as I've only been registered less than a year before you have.
Early Hive (2004-2007+?), any maps that worked and were somewhat fun were accepted. During Middle Hive (Early Hive to 2012), the standards were raised. The map submission rules were more strict, but maps were still approved with 2/5s. So what about now? Well, it seems like more and more people are voting for needs fix. I won't put anyone to blame for it, because it isn't all bad. But to bluntly put it, that needs to change.
Why should the standards be higher in the first place? It's already rising, but I want to know why you want such a change.
My opinion is that it should be lowered back to what it was in 2013-2014. It's not our intention to force people to change their maps if they aren't breaking any rule besides chipping quality rule. If they are breaking other rules, sure, vote for the them to be awaiting updates. But if a map's quality is "meh" (below average - fair), then vote for approval with a 2/5, 3/5, or even no rating. Why? So the majority is happy.
~Open for friendly debate ;D~