Wild! So devilstrip is what people from Akron call the grass between the road and the sidewalk.

Given my username, I was naturally very surprised as I read through your example. (Totally agree btw, but that would make too much sense)

I think you’re on to something here. I play all kinds of games with friends, and DOTA was the only one where I’d actively get shit on for my lack of skill. And that’s from real life friends too.