I think the biggest issue is losing gst is so blown out of proportion.
I haven't done gst for a long time mainly because Im not as interested in allocating time to the game. I log on at random times and take random breaks.
But when I did do gst it was with a bunch of friends and we just laughed and messed around.
Did well but never finals kinda material.

Those who do well in the sparring aspect of the game get absolutely torn apart for losing most of the time.