I mean....if the ranged slot is taken by a Bard then it's reasonable. I find an issue is that the MCH playerbase is extremely small right now, and an even smaller percentage of that can actually dish out savage acceptable damage. When the majority of MCHs people experience aren't up to the challenge they're going to be hesitant, then add in the fact that MCH is in an absolutely terrible state right now compared to Bard.....

All you can really do is keep trying, and maybe ask them to give you an opportunity to prove yourself? There's no harm in them seeing what you have to offer. It sucks, but it's all we've really got until SE attempts to buff us again....