Wow 75% zhiit .

Don't quote me, but as far I was informed they talked about this before doing it kinda openly and since there was no reaction from the Dev Team, they kinda went on. Also, I don't think Aggy is super impressed and will not follow up with sanctions.

Btw. is there a different calculation system in place now or is this the normal way to acquire assets now?

This is very thin ice, the Splinterlands community is not so cut and dry on this issue as far as I could find out so far, opinions vary in all directions.