Is there a happy medium for MIP

NPHC greeks,

It is obvious that everyone is unhappy with the current MIP process. I have read threads about people's thoughts on paper vs. sands...what would be a happy medium...what would an acceptable way to pledge an org without getting beat down, without worrying about law suits, meanwhile still giving people the opportunity to take part in the tradition of being on line and earning your letters?
Secondly, if there was a happy medium do you think fraternities would be able to ever stop beating down their initiates? Is it a man thing do beat on each other since they do it in the military and other fraternal organizations? What is the purpose of getting wood anyway ?