For discussion purposes, the leadership doesnt pass to a member, although I do realise you meant someone other than yourself within the clan structure.
But I am on the other side of the fence, having gave away leadership of my clan before leaving, so that the clan structure would continue to operate in my absence.. I am back at that clan, and dont miss being leader at all.
Having said that, what did you do as leader..
You spent your gold and created the clan..
You recruited others, and no doubt promoted those deemed worthy of higher position to assist in the running of the clan..
You no doubt put a lot of time and effort into gaining stature and growth into that said clan.
But, you recruited others, which then meant there were other individuals to consider..
Then you went awol for 90 days+, leaving that membership to continue without your guidance and presence.. has it suffered?
So you are disappointed in SC for creating an automated system that more ensures the health and continuance of the clan as a whole..
I think it is a good idea, since others became emotionally attached with the clan too.
It isnt anything new, so that 90 day stretch must go back some way..
Also, the game must have been deleted completely from your device, otherwise this is the sequence of events leading up to termination of leadership
https://help.supercellsupport.com/cl...-rotation.html
So obviously no stealth is involved..
stay active, or find someone that you trust will return leadership at a later date.
you could do as suggested and not promote anyone, but how successful could an environment containing a king and his surfs be?