Defense is a joke

We all need accountability with how we play. Many will blame the game when things don't go their way. I will always be up front about the game having it's issues. It's far from perfect. I have many of the same frustrations as the rest of you. However, when someone makes the claim the game is broken, we need to see what is making them think that way. I personally have very little issue with poke checks. They work quite well when used correctly. Sure, they could use some tweaking. They aren't in the unusable state that many claim though. I'll definitely agree that stick lifts need improving.

If this is how developers/moderstors and engineers think then we are so screwed

Developers have not commented here so I'm not sure why you feel this way. Kid has his opinion and I have my own. Just like others here are expressing their thoughts. We're not always going to agree. When it comes down to a game as highly competitive as this one, many are going to have a hard time being accountable for their play. When it's the game's fault, and we have video proof of that, I'll be the first to admit it. As I have done in the past.