golfvader7: Wake up. And those that find that they are up against higher tier players, You obviously put winning above all else. Does the word "compete", compute? Do you ever plan on getting better or be a lower tier forever. WD is not the way to go under any circumstances.
Well said GV.
I will take it a step further - this game is a constant learning curve. In my journey I used to avoid playing with high tiered players for a while. Then one day I joined a game as a lowly Tour Pro with 3 legends - every one of them gave me tips and advice. Needless to say, my game improved immeasurably playing with them and subsequently, other higher ranked players.
Sure not all of them helped but the ones that did I thanked.
OK in brackets you will not play with the higher players but you will play in conditions that will help you in the future.
If winning is all that matters, go and play hacks only - just do not expect to improve.