I don't think that LI totally dominates except at the top of the game. I have written about is before. Go check 50 d.iii leagues and see how LI does against other tactics. I did exactly that and found that it is not nearly as dominant. Same for 2-3. Draft picks are not worthless for lower division teams. In fact they are quite the opposite. Cheap players allow low division teams to improve their rosters. I disagree with you that training is worthless, and the lower level your team, the more important training is.
You pay because you choose to. I really cant figure out why someone would pay for aroduct that dont think is any good, but that is a different story. I do agree that, should they choose to shutter the game, the owners should stop accepting supporter payment and keep the game alive until the last package expires.
Once I scored a basket that still makes me laugh.