Originally Posted by Armeris

Developer here too, don't waste your time arguing with users once they think there is a hidden plan or a conspiracy,unless they are your client, not worth it XD

I'm neither a programmer, nor a developer. I'm just a guy that thinks what would make sense. And to me, static rates wouldn't be as fun or enticing as rates that fluctuate, similar to those on the extra stage. And my anecdotal evidence goes with what I see.