AwsomeAl:Is there not a simple solution to all this???
Yes... and hear it is
WGT needs to attach a 'Disconnect %' next to a players name for all to see, it would look like this: Trumpy959 6%. That number indicates the number of times a player disconnected from a Ranked game on the WGT system for whatever reason. Obviously it wouldnt apply to a practice round. As a player completes Ranked rounds it would effect the number in a positive way...
Its not perfect but would be an improvement and most definately expose those players who tend to leave games. Some here would argue that there intent was to play with the people that started the game and if everyone left they should recieve a FREE exit. I say NO WAY to that and hears why; If you join a ranked game you do so knowing that in some way your average WILL be effected. Once you join you either finish, or your Disconnect % gets whacked. If you dont want to be alone then call your Mommy.
This system works quiet well for the EA Sports franchise and could also work here. It then becomes each players choice as to what there comfort level for disconnects would be. I personaly would feel safe with players who had single digit disconnect rate's. With this number visible if you see someone join your game and there 20% or higher (or whatever you deem to be inappropreate), you can then ask them to leave or whatever you feel is necessary.
It becomes painfully obvious very quickly who the quitters are. Im sure the talented developers here at WGT who perform miricles on a regular basis (refer to the most recent updates) could easily add this small helpful number next to a players name.
my $.02