What is the point in ranks?

Games Halo 5: Guardians
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I thought ranks were so you would match with people around your same skill level, that clearly isnt the case considering im a platinum matching with onyx’s.
So what is the point in having a CSR?

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Arw you searching by yourself or with some buddies

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Don’t even know why I’m platinum to begin with.