I remember 4 months ago or so when I first started it was ridiculously easy to reach the rank of made man.

Now you can grave rob it takes 3xs the crimes to gain a gun, and the required days to reach ranks is dramatically decreased.

Which makes this game that much better. If you have noticed any updates in MR other than the ones I just said. 

Please share them here!

I will agree with you. It was too easy to reach made man.

But I think now the crew leaders expect much more,(and are much more discerning) and you are expected to maintain a higher level to progress.