I run a Static, and I also run an RP Community. I'm pretty involved with a couple writing circles in Crystal, and I've (honestly) never much seen animosity towards Role Players or the like. I know one Heavy RP FC that has an Officer that helps mentor in the Balance Discord.

The idea that people dislike one category of players of how they choose to enjoy the game is just absurd to me, and thankfully little seen in Crystal (to my experience). You go to Ul'dah in Balmung and you'll see a couple <Perfect Legend>/<Ultimate Legend>s walking about and socializing.

I think this 'animosity' is a largely forum thing, truth be told. I quite genuinely made an account here after scoping out the whole PF finder thing for myself when I saw this thread.

Forums are full of people with extremely strong opinions and little place to put them, I wouldn't place too much stock in what you're seeing here compared to what's actually in the game.