Well guess what people?
You arent supposed to "win the ratings"
The zone didnt install them to see who is the best. It is there for players to get a game with other people at their own skill level. This is what makes the best games, to have equally skilled opponents, be it all newbies or all experts. Someone who has only played a few times isnt going to have any fun playing against your 13 minute bronze rush. The ratings are there so players can avoid these unfair matchups. For those players who "cheat" the ratings and inflate their rank, they only ruin it for themselves and for everyone else because it is hard to make fair teams with players inaccurate skill level. The ratings are there to provide balanced teams for players who havent played with each other before. And dont forget, the system works the same for everyone, you arent the only one losing points from abandons.
So please, stop complaining about it, and stop trying to get into the top 10. I almost wish they didnt rank players on the webpage, it takes the fun out of the game. The ratings is a very general ESTIMATE of your skill, it wont ever be exactly right, but it will be in the ballpark. Lighten up people and have some fun!
Sheriff