All of it IS very retarded. My post above was more from past experience in Warbirds.
As long as you feel you're getting your moneys worth on these games, what's the problem?
If you're good, you're good.
If you whine, you need practice.
If you cheat, you're a wuss.
If you shoot down a whiner, a cheater, both their moms, and one other unsuspecting bloak, YOU'RE AN ACE!!!!