The problem wasn't just the bots but availability times. You're at work when house comes online? Maybe asleep? Took a piss break? Sorry, your chances are bye-bye.

The roulette system's purpose was to make it all equal ground for everyone. It didn't achieve it entirely, because multiple FC members can still bid on one FC's behalf and people can bid with multiple accounts, but this system is still miles better than the no-lifer/bot haven than old one was.