I propose to reduce statistics on PBW to the first 3-5 ranks. There is no need to show the Last 15 places. Every player see own scores and the scores of his allys. Additional information of statistics from first few players should be enough to play an interesting game.
Imho, looking at the other rank is unhealthy habit So close the statistics page at all. Or alternatevly: statistics could show the first five players with highest rank, but without information about research points, resources, etc.
Statistics should be shown for everyone, or not shown at all.
Anyway, I agree that these statistics provide FAR too much information to potential enemies... why not just list the ranking of everyone, without breakdowns into research, etc...???
Make people gather intelligence for themselves about their enemies?