I think the option to chosse the side is an important function.
There a lot of Players who want to play only one side.
Thats okay fo me.
But i think the only way is to limit the bots, or poor player per team.
Gajin knows the averaage stats per player and should be able to create the matchmaking based on these informations. And when it takes 2-3 minutes to create two balanced teams. So what…
When i want to play a match, i have the time to wait few minutes to get an exciting and good match.
In my view is each game to play with unbalanced Teams only wasted time.
And it couldn´t be the Solution to quit the game. Thats not fair for the remaining players in the match.
Please optimize the matchmaking and the way how to create the matches. You have all the neccesary informations based on the player profiles and stats!!!
Some optimization is needed yea. A while ago I suggested trying to configure it so there is a minimum of 2 max level players on each side. Too many max and the game devolves, not enough and it isn’t fair. Need a balance of levels to keep it interesting
In my eyes is the callenge while playing a match is to handle these mass of nuts in the own team.
Sometimes it felt like playing with only two to max three active playing teammates.
Most of them don´t know the game basics, mark targets, building ammunition supplies or even to set a spawn point to flank the enemy.
I do not understand why they want to play a tactical game, whren they do not want or not able to play tactical.
Thats the reason why it think will be the best to consider the player ratings and stats by creating a match to get a balanced teams and make everyone happy. 
Nuts can also play with nuts, and if they get more improved they will automatically play with the better ones…