sbmm is it just a sham ?

@MemeLordDeluxe

a) SBMM does the best it can. Which usually isn't very good, but is better than nothing. Unless you're in the top 5 or 10%. Which I'm not and am guessing you aren't either.

b) When sbmm is not running at peak performance with a huge population, then it becomes a lot more about showing off its failures than it is about showing you where you fit into the heirarchy. This is what you're describing.

c) Unless you're desparately trying to prove something to yourself then you should stop playing ranked and start enjoying the game. I know there are reasons beside ego that causes people to want a rank ladder, but to save my life I can't remember what any of them are. After 20 years of Halo I can tell you that ranks are a near perfect way to ruin a game. But best of luck either way.

@MemeLordDeluxe Yes, is it complete BS. It is engagement based with the goal of getting you addicted by feeding you just enough good games to keep you from quitting. The rest of the time 90% of us are just cannon fodder for streamers & pros..