Sir Cush, I have seen the new acceptable standard of play is "anything for a win" with a majority of players. I have also had a few really fun games ended prematurely by a sneak. All you can do is hope the next game is as much fun as the one that just ended I suppose. That, and vow to not resort to the style of play you dislike. Chivalry may not be dead, but it seems to be on life support 'round these parts.
I try to encourage our guys and gals to watch the points, but not play as if they are the only significant thing to play for. It can be fun to look at the totals, but points shouldn't be the objective, rather the result. At least not in my world. Others will disagree. I maintain if you play to have fun, the points will follow. If you play for points alone, well, good for you.