Why I Decided to Become an Elitist

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I'm not sure how arguing over semantics is doing anyone any good. At least "howling at the moon" is somewhat cathartic.

I agree. Many of the people in this thread are too fixated on my use of the word "elitist" and what that word "really" means. It was just a hook to share my thoughts about developing a winning mindset and why people with a winning mindset may not always have fun playing with people without a winning mindset.

As for not having the right to redefine the word "elitist," that seems like an odd thing to say. Where do words come from in the first place? Someone made them up from somewhere. Plus word meanings change all the time. I'm a writer. If I can't contribute to the development of language, who can? Still, though, part of a writer's task is being clear about what they're saying and maybe it would've confused some of you a lot less if I had chosen a different word.

Some people have mentioned how I have not cleared FCoB yet, as evidenced by my lack of a Louisoix minion. This is 100% true. However, I'm not the best player and I've had a hard time finding good groups even once I do learn a fight. I'm not elite as in "OMG I'm the best player in the world." But I do try and a lot of players don't. I don't think there is anyone in this community or any other that can convince me that not trying is somehow more virtuous than trying. So good luck with that.

As an aside, I thought about calling people out for their lack of an Apkallu minion LOL "Oh you think you're elite because you can clear T13? Let's see how you do with 80 different jumping puzzles." But I am 100% certain that some of you would've taken me seriously. Some people just like taking things out of context or they fail to read between the lines. I don't think it's a comprehension failure on their part or a communication failure on my part; I think some people just like to argue.

As a case in point, I clearly said in my OP that I did not condone name-calling and putting people down. Yet some people in this thread have claimed that I'm somehow promoting the abuse of others.

The main point of my OP was simply this: You will find people more supportive of you if you take some initiative to help yourself.

I never suggested being mean to others and I think helping new players is admirable. However, realistically, people do not have infinite patience.