One more suggestion AK makes is to allow SLP to be earned below 800 MMR again if it is removed from adventure, so players who at least try to play but maybe can't compete above 800 will still be able to earn. These would be small earnings, but better than nothing.
When I saw the title of your blog I immediately think about 800 MMR. I agree with the removal of SLP on the "adventure mode" but also remove the 800 MMR threshold and make earning SLP based on MMR. In that way, everyone has a chance to get better in the arena without worrying about not getting SLP if their MMR falls below 800.
Yeah this would be great, less stress for beginners and low rank players. If they take SLP out of adventure mode I hope they remove that 800 MMR threshold.
I hope so too.