I really don't like it to be honest, because it has particular ramifications for ranked, x battle, league and splatfests. (as well as turf)
For every match that is voided due to disconnects, that is a lost opportunity to earn points/clout. And even one lost game can make a big difference when it comes to the end of a rotation/season/splatfest.
That one lost match could make the difference between gold or silver in league, or going up a rank. If margins are tight, it might even contribute to deciding who doesn't win the splatfest.
This is why I think there's nothing wrong with Splatoon 2's system. The person who disconnected still loses, while the winning team gets points and the team with the disconnect takes a "draw" (no points lost nor won).
And not to mention, the teams can actually complete the match. There have even been times when teams with disconnects have gone against the odds and won the match. Funny things can also occur, like squid parties in a high level x rank lobby because all but one person on the same team poofed out of existence.
Why would we want to deny people the chance to play the match? A lot of disconnects occur because of factors outside of people's control, such as their internet acting up. While yes, some people do disconnect on purpose, I think the whole "stop the match, we've only got seven here" policy is a bit too extreme. The throwers will not care that they're ruining the match for everyone else, while those who can't help the disconnect will probably feel guilty over something that wasn't their fault.
And then of course, there's the fact that if someone disconnects, they won't be able to see their statistics for that particular match. Unless Nintendo are cognisant of this and remedy it, this is likely to be extended to EVERYONE in the match rendered void.
This might not be so problematic for start-of-match disconnects, but if this system is impartial, this could very well happen to people in matches where the clock says 4:59 and someone disconnects due to a nintendo error. Or worse still, the losing team is about to score in overtime during clam blitz and someone on the winning side decides to take their leave. Poof, comeback chance gone. And again, no stats on that match either. For anyone. Also it remains to be seen if match replays are available for voided matches.
Thusforth, my biggest concern about this system boils down to this: Splatoon 3 player has learned Self-Destruct!
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