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Differentiate "Retired"
To me, there is a vast difference between a trait which once was generally available in generic Starters (such as Genesis - Coco Fur) and is now "Retired", and traits which were only available from specific Special Collections (such as Porcelain Shade).
Therefore, I suggest the term "Retired" be reserved for those traits no longer available from generic Starters, and another term, such as "Limited Edition", be used to mark those traits which were only made available for a limited time and never shifted into generic Starters.
This is mainly a change to the web site. But that change will almost certainly propagate in-world and enter the vernacular.
I believe, as we get further down the road, the difference will become more important.
As an aside, I suggest defining the term(s) on the web pages, and including the comment that "retirement" simply means the trait is not being distributed directly by KittyCatS, but can still be found within existing stock and will continue to pass down to offspring as any other trait would. This not only ensures the meaning and effect are clearly stated, but also withholds the possibility that, in the future, some traits might actually cease to pass down to offspring.
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