This is fine and dandy, but CCP’s original vision and intentions are irrelevant, only that which is best for players matter, which frequently is different from what CCP starts off with (oh, the many times CCP has completely reworked things…). This is why Knowledgeminer’s “CCP and I know best” attitude has no place here.
This is worth consideration since the new so-called salvage can’t be used for regular rigs used on any other ship. Salvaging yields only salvage for rigs. (Maybe add scrapmetal for fun.) Good idea.
Also, one simple idea that would partially address both sides: Auto-abandon after 60 minutes.