There have been a lot of posts on here about toxicity in the Dota community making it seem like it is some kind of unique hellscape that is not present in other online games. In my experience there are vastly more good games and average games than bad. I play in 3.5-4k mmr range at 10k behavior score. I see people encouraging each other when something is not going well and try to address issues as they come up. Nobody gives up until the game is truly over. Now after the game there is often a discussion or an argument in the post-game lobby but it has no effect on gameplay.
In general I would say that playing Dota has been a net benefit in my life. I wouldn't put this on any resume but I definitely have ranked matchmaking to thank for a lot of applicable skills. I learned working in a team under pressure, handling personal mistakes, dealing with problem teammates, and overall mental strength. I feel like I am above average in workplace conflict resolution and at giving/receiving instructions.
I also want to add the following perspective as an average player and a frequent reader of this subreddit. These are just my opinions in an ordered list.
- Smurfs are NOT that common - people can sometimes have good games. Snowball effect of certain heroes exaggerates their success and impact on the game.
- Toxic teammates do happen but they are quite rare and they can be worked with. People getting emotional about the game can often be correct and make decent calls. As a good teammate you can help them not tilt. Worst-case scenario, there is always a mute button.
- There is no chance that new players can handle even low mmr gameplay and I have no idea what to do about it.
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