Ranked is flawed as a system in general.

I mean, this is sad and true... but there's nothing that can be done about it. As gamers, connection problems are just something we have to deal with, and yes a large majority have to deal with it more than others. But the ranked system can't start handing out serious advantages to people on a slower connection as that would be abused. If you still want to play ranked then, you're absolutely right, don't take it too seriously. It's still just a game with a couple of points at the end. Get some friends/teammates together that understand you are at a disadvantage and try your best.

Also I'm not sure how you're having these interactions with the people who "think they're bigger than they are." Is it what you've read on the forums?