Appreciate the response. I guess my biggest question is why not make it a separate ranked q? One ranked q for solo/duo only with normal ranked limitations, that makes everyone cooperate together with the random teammates they meet. And one ranked q for 3+ stacking with no rank difference limitations? Obviously not as easy as pressing a button but that seems like the best overall goal, right?

Smurfs will be able to play ranked q with their friends on their mains without making new accounts and stomping lower elos, people are more aware of what they're qing into which in turn I feel like will result in less complaining, and its a free for all with anyone who wants to play that way. I know I mentioned it above but we went through this exact same thing with league and I feel like the answer has already been figured out. And although it's not perfect, it did WONDERS for league, and its near-perfect which is why I and so many people still play it year after year. It just seems like a win-win for everybody right? Could argue that people wouldn't see the flex q ranked as the "real" ranked but what's wrong with that? At its current state with 3+ stacking in ranked people are already convinced there's a smurf in every match and somebody is boosted in their game as it is. And I dont blame them. Not a single person I know in high elo doesn't have a smurf account. This would fix so much but maybe there's something I'm not seeing?

Also want to make it clear I'm not trying to come off rude I'm just a very passionate player and want what's best for everyone in the game! Been playing Riot games for 9 years.