kelrob: You cannot in good judgement or at least I could'nt charge people for a product so inept.
Wow you are a such a regular user and obviously have spent a fortune on the game, possibly even single-handedly kept the game afloat.
Yes the game has issues but it still is great value especially when you are using a 37c ball. Yup 37.333 cents and you are having a rant. WOW!
Getting the retry message usually is at your end (I had the same issue a while back using an older wifi network) so perhaps you could also write to your internet provider, router maker and candlestick maker to claim a refund as well.
I am sure CS will probably refund your ball, maybe also send you some of Paul Tons eye wipes.