But now it is purely skill versus skill, with no other handicaps involved. I do not understand what people are complaining about.
Except for the fact that some players have started building their careers with the help of abilities that cover up their weaknesses, for example being able to execute a perfectly timed poke. Or other players who revived their careers because X factors compensated for their flaws.
If you combine that with something like hybrid controls, where the game basically gives you perfect timing, then I understand why some players think this is terrible. Because now all the training wheels are gone.
You schould not get help to be a better player with abilities in my opinion.