Matchmaking. Why is it so bad?

@JayJackbat Yeah, it's a big problem. Out of my group of friends, I tend to play the most. When we party up in pubs, we're usually stuck in Pred lobbies with no chance at a fair game.

Out of the five friends who introduced me to AL last summer, only one is willing to play anymore. Apex matchmaking is actively alienating and disincentivizing casual players, Arenas included.

If AL is willing to put silver and gold players in Pred pubs, I don't see why they can't allow the same skill spread for mid/low-tier players on occasion.