In my opinion, yes, Wings and Hope are stupid names for shields. Whats the problem, shouldnt I say? Levitation shield and Shinning shield, or something like that, would make much more sense to me. Even considering what you said, wings work as an evasion, not a shield, and if the elemental "grow wings" and still have his arms, and can get a weapon, why could not carry also a shield? This is why I never feel "Wings" as something related to the shield slot, capiche? Anyway, if you prefer Wings and Hope, its a matter of opinion, and you are allowed to think what you want, like me.
And yes, I show appreciation for zanz, for example, when he improves the game speed. I dont think I should show appreciation for something I dislike, however. And in fact I bet zanz himself is not offended about what I think, because hes adult enough to know the game updates wont be great for everyone. The ones that include nerfs of important cards, like sundial, or hourglass, had a lot of people complaining.
Just to clarify: zanz, thanks a lot for this fun and adicting game. I love the elements concepts, most cards have interesting themes, I like having different AI levels, etc, etc. But zanz, as we can have different opinions sometimes I dislike some things you implement. (Lol, as if I am saying something you didnt know.) And zanz, if its true that you are working endless hours just so we can play your game, I would like to advice you to thinking about any type of incoming, well, because every man needs food (and beer)
Now you all can leave me with my opinions (some will agree, some will not, this is normal) and relax forever because my goal will never be offend zanz, and you dont need to come in his defence (he wouldnt even need), ok?