Teaming in FFA from the beginning is just wrong.
Most of the games I have played have at least two people "teamed" at any given time. The most interesting games i've ever played have been laced with backstabbing, teams, and confused players. I kind of like it. I feel personally that it has become part of the game. It kind of relates to the art of war guide in the hints section. It's a legit stragedy.
And in my defense, we weren't teamed. We just didn't attacked each other and I bailed out the other guy a few times. lol. I know. Teamed. If it helps me get farther in the game why shouldn't I?
I do understand what you are trying to say. I don't normally make alliances in the beginning of rounds but I was having fun.