SF4: "Same Skill" preference not working?

[Ackter]

As in the title, Im finding, after selecting the same skill priority, that Im continually facing people with 1000s more skill points than me.
Im rubbish at this game, barely 250 points at best, and this skill system not working has ruined online play for me - theres only so long you can play and get your ass kicked before you play something else.

Anyone else with similar experiences?

[Ryu Kazama]

Never done that option mainly because Rankings boot back to menu when finishes, which is a bit long for my liking. It is weird how you have that happening though. On the bright side, if you beat them youll get a bunch of points.