They should make it character specific. It makes no sense at all, that it's based purley on your GC.

Ranking up gives you access to higher PVP gear and more action points (skill points essentially), so it's almost the same as leveling a class to a job in PVE. Yet, you would NEVER lose your level 50 WHM status if you decided to switch from Maelstrom to Flames. So, why is PVP treated this way?