Nice to see that you take the time to answer to questions and concerns so thoroughly!

As you are 'here' I take the opportunity to let you know what is my only real worry concerning the future of Splinterlands (I think all other problems should be anyhow solvable). I fear that bots will completely dominate the game sooner or later (and to a certain degree already do, even in the highest leagues - you might ask Hive account@jacekw for confirmation).
I wrote about that topic here, but since then the problem even increased.

I understand that the philosophy of blockchain and decentralization makes it difficult to take any effective measures against bot dominance.

I also know the view point of the Splinterlands team to be 'bot agnostic'.

Nevertheless, I would really apreciate you to read my bot post in case your time allows it.
(Of course then you could also answer in Discord instead of on chain if you prefer that.)