4. Combat Times. Something really has to be done about combat times. That is something we all agree on.
PvP maybe some sort of ready status, or timer waiver may be a good thing to speed up combat between players. both, or all, combatants would have to request/agree to a timer waiver for it to proceed. Once a waiver or request was submitted, it would be irrevocable.
As for PvE events, a system of timer is important to add some game time reality to everyone to keep it fair for all. Small ships have short combat time which helps to build quicker funds. Bigger ships take longer but financial rewards can be much greater but it stops top players getting way too powerful too quickly.