Algorithmic Handicapping (MMR) is Wrong for Overwatch

I dont record my games so i have no evidence to not make it anecdotal.

I didnt claim that the flipping of difficulty was inherently true it was just something I observed in my matches. Nor did i also claim it was inherently true because others had the same observation/opinion. (Since were a bandwagon now)

If the difficulty of competitive matches in Overwatch is inconsistent within the same rank. And a lot or a little i guess since i have no statistics. But lets say for dhits (cant use the letter “s”) and giggles 1% or less of that of players from each rank experience this inconsistency. Then these 1% of players in each given rank are experiencing inconsistent match difficulty in their comp games.

Bronze-1%
Silver-1%
Gold-1%
Plat-1%
Diamond-1%
Masters- 1%
Top 500 - 5 players

When random people claim similar things. It should not be dismissed merely as bandwagon.

_This has been my matchmaking experience

_And YOU get a Smurf, And YOU get a Smurf, Everybody Gets a Smurf!

_How to Fix the Smurfing Issue

_https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/boosting-in-overwatch-could-now-get-you-jailed-in-south-korea-751520

^^ This is my personal fav since there is no such law in the United States. Meaning boosting services are almost impossible to stop by Blizz.

_SMURF Infestation?

_I am smurf and reasons why i smurf

These are just a few. Again i am not claiming my statements are inherently true. But rather pointing out that random people are describing a phenomena that they are experiencing. Which is worth a inspection in and of itself.

Imo better questions:

Why are random people reporting similar experiences?

If the match difficulty inconsistency is false then why are there reports from again different random people?

If the match difficulty inconsistent is true what can be done about it?

The following is just more url’s:

_Tired Of Smurfs

-Drastic Difference In Difficulty: Same Ranks

Even kawuumba himself does a post on poor match quality.

-Why Match Quality in Overwatch is Frequently Poor