This is a hesitant recommendation.

I tried CS-GO when I first got back into PC gaming, and could not stand it. I have recently decided to give CS2 a go.

This game severely hinders new players. I understand smurf accounts are an issue. However, as a new player to the game I am hindered and stuck playing against smurfs and hackers in low rank comp lobbies.

I would like to play premier to at least avoid the cheaters. However, rank 10 is a ridiculous rank to have to attain given that you are also given an xp reduction for amount earned during a week.

This is a hesitant recommendation. I tried CS-GO when I first got back into PC gaming, and could not stand it. I have recently decided to give CS2 a go. This game severely hinders new players. I understand smurf accounts are an issue. However, as a new player to the game I am hindered and stuck playing against smurfs and hackers in low rank comp lobbies. I would like to play premier to at least avoid the cheaters. However, rank 10 is a ridiculous rank to have to attain given that you are also given an xp reduction for amount earned during a week.