I've read a bit about matches being unfair and how some form of ranking system needs to be put in place to fairly balance matches. I think I've got a simple solution:

Militia Only Option

When you are queuing up for a public contract match you can choose and option for militia gear only match the same way you can choose between ambush/skirmish/domination. Any player of any skill level may participate, but only with militia or starter fit gear.

Such a match would allow new players, such as myself, to better gage how well we are advancing as players. It will level the field enough so newer players wont be OHK as often and will allow for increased chances of making a kill, all while still being a challenge as veteran players are surely able to stomp pub in any fitting.

This is a simple means to achieve a balanced match. It should be very simple for devs to code; if the fitting has anything above militia level gear then it shows a invalid for that match.

It is also fair solution because it is not heavy handed. Only those who wish to participate will. Only available for a public contract match. For those veteran players who want nothing to do with it, nothing changes for their game. There will be no convoluted ranking system implemented in a future patch that gimps their game causing dramatic rage quitting and "Can I has ur ISK".

Just a thought