Freetrade,
I wouldn't waste time in discussing a lot of the implementations, the coin is not getting anywhere, whatever you feel like doing, just do it!
It's not worth debates about the definitions of "progress/improving" (I say this with no intention of being disrespectful) for a coin that needs some attention right now!
I would like you to consider along with the changes that you proposed, a complete re haul of the coin image, I think that we could make the coin much more professional, appealing and interesting, you know that if it pleases the eye, people will respond more to it, even exchanges..
I took the liberty of making some sketches, it took me 15 min, so they are not perfect, but you can get an idea...
in my idea, the simple the better...
Tell me what you think.
http://imgur.com/a/D9hXM