I like things the way they are from a 99 standpoint. I have both games on my pc, but play 99 more because I like it more....as far as getting noobs in the server, I agree that ppl need to be on playing more, but I liked having the spawn protection on when I first started playing. It was really frustrating being taken out as soon as I spawned in all the time, but once I realized that spawn protection was there, I used it to my advantage....to get out of the line of fire :P
Whatever changes, if any are made I think it should be remembered that 99 has a HUGE fan base, putting too much focus on UT3 might end up alienating hard core 99 fans.