"Error - Our Servers Cannot Process...

your request at this time." Please try again. I'm really sick of this happening so frequently. I paid for a game that I can't use the online features for because the servers are always down. 

Do I get any type of in-game recompense for it?

-Nope!

Will EA continue to make games that try to induce me to spend more in-game on "coins" than the game cost?

-You bet!

Can I turn off the ability to even see those additional purchase options?

-Not a chance!