Thanks for your reply.
I hear what you are saying, but the conclusions I draw are just terrible.
Basically I am competing against mostly ghosts or cheaters.
And therefore I am being baited into:
1) Forced gameplay, for fear at being demoted
2) Spending hard earned gems and or spells
3) For sure having a negative impact in someone else´s competition, and therefore mood!
What in the world is Rovio trying to accomplish?
Turning a great game idea into a horrible game experience?
Regards.