I am not so sure about the quote, it could be out of context. I mean, ranking maps that don't fit the ranking criteria, that's kinda new to me.
Also this can easily be abused, don't like the ranking criteria? No problem, just let it grave and it will get ranked!
Yeah, no.
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On the other hand, the only other option would be like a specific ranking group for such maps (like approval, but something else), which don't affect your ranked statistics but have their own scoreboard. That makes sense, but ranking those maps certainly does not.
Also this can easily be abused, don't like the ranking criteria? No problem, just let it grave and it will get ranked!
Yeah, no.
edit:
On the other hand, the only other option would be like a specific ranking group for such maps (like approval, but something else), which don't affect your ranked statistics but have their own scoreboard. That makes sense, but ranking those maps certainly does not.