Losing streak is forced

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The MMR/SR Handicapping Thread

Okay, this topic keeps getting brought up. People say they’re on a ‘forced losing streak’ or being kept down. Others say ‘git gud and climb’. The truth is, the latter is more accurate. Regardless of whether or not handicapping is in play, if you get better you will climb. This is not up for debate, if you want someone to support the idea that you’re being held back by an invisible hand that wants you and only you to stay your rank, it won’t happen here. That said, the ideas are not mutuall…

Please view this thread for a rational and logical approach to how handicapping is likely implemented, and some analysis of why preconceptions are false.