This may sound crazy, but I think most people prefer to play with their friends, not so much against them.
And most people prefer to play in a game that isnt over before it has started. I stopped insisting on being on the same team as my friends once I realised it was going to seriously skill stack the teams and make the game boring for everyone.
You know I hear that making friends does a lot of wonders, for many aspects in life.
If you want to be a smartass about it, then fine. But what is being said is that people shouldnt go and play Demigod online without having their friends with them, because they're going to get stomped by a gang of 3 buddies and that is OK.
I disagree that this is OK, I don't play alone very often but when I do it would be nice to have a decent match up once in a while rather than getting rolled over by an organised team.
You want to scrim? Go organise one. Find a team to play against or play against your friends. Otherwise stop being such poor sports and even the damn teams up.