At hive mostly I fight a losing battle, I know it, and my opponents know it. It is getting similar at SL as well. I take a lot of heat for doing that. Point I could care less, and not worry about it. I can easily have the best bot available. Hey I can get that for free! :)
But I don't. By choice.
That's what makes the difference. I see a lot of players say the same "if others are doing it, then why can't I?"
My answer is simple, we don't rely on such mechanics because it's cowardly. And not only is it unfair and "artificial", it also ruins the game for 90% of the player base who actually believe in fair and skillful play.