[2021] Love this game, but so many players are SO toxic so fast. How do you deal?

Obviously this is a known issue...still I am surprised by the extent of negativity in team chat. It’s one thing if a teammate isn’t playing correctly, but I have witnessed people digging into lower-skill players even when they are clearly trying. I myself have had off matches where people immediately start harping to report me or that I should delete the app. Either way, the toxicity is unhealthy.

I usually try to say something positive or team-building, but it’s not exactly a great forum for discussion when you’re trying to focus on winning. It’s gotten to the point where I have to balance really wanting to play and not wanting to expose myself to so much negativity.

Maybe I sound totally naive. But it’s such a major bummer.

I know a lot of people say to just turn off chat. Maybe that’s the only answer. Just curious what others think and/or what approaches you take to keep enjoying the game...