Why I Decided to Become an Elitist

[DarkDedede]

All this fuss in a world where "aggro," "mob," and "dps" are all accepted terms...

"Avocado"

I think a banana sword would be awesome, or maybe even daggers too.

[Kuroyasha]

Didn't see despising in the definition provided or his response. Words into mouth much?

He tried too hard make a witty comeback xD.

[siverstorm]

[Magusrex]

And you despise people who are not in the same level of the game as you are.

Yeah, that fits the description perfectly.

OP never said that. I'll give you something to quote and sharpen your pitchfork...."I don't hate bad players who expect to be carried but I sure do feel better when they are not around."

[AlexionSkylark]

I consider myself superior to those who don't try.

[Skeith-Adeline]

A question... if you don't choose to play with the playerbase with a lack of or presumed lack of skill (through merits), does that make you an asshole? I want others opinions. Also, if you say yes, let me know if you consider yourself a great player and if you at the least have a T13 clear. (civilized, please. Just charting something)

[Skivvy]

I'll just copy this again:
Dictionary.com: Elitist - a person or class of person considered superior by others or by themselves.

The way I'm using the word fits the dictionary definition. I'm proud of my ability and I'm proud of myself for trying. I consider myself superior to those who don't try.

I'm truly hurt that my original comment to you was completely ignored, but for your viewing pleasure, I provide with you again my response!

"I find it interesting that you try and post this as if it's used in a positive way. Did you look at the examples provided on dictionary.com? "elitist country clubbers who have theirs and don't care about anybody else.", "He lost a congressional race in Texas by being smeared as an Eastern elitist." It's not a positive thing. Being ELITE is completely different beast and probably what you're trying to stretch for. An elitist is a person that thinks he is better than everyone else and looks down their nose at all the others."


Skip over to Elite, and you'll have the term you're looking for.

elite - per dictionary.com
1.(often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
2.
(used with a plural verb) persons of the highest class:
Only the elite were there.
3.
a group of persons exercising the major share of authority or influence within a larger group:
the power elite of a major political party.
4. (skipping #4 as it deal with type size. lol)
Adjective
5.
representing the most choice or select; best:
an elite group of authors.



If you honestly cannot understand the negative connotation that is associated with the term "Elitist" in the gaming community, well, I just don't know. But by all means, keep claiming to be an elitist. In reading some of your comments, perhaps you truly do belong in that class.

This whole thread is a load of rubbish.

[Tuathaa]

A question... if you don't choose to play with the playerbase with a lack of or presumed lack of skill (through merits), does that make you an asshole? I want others opinions. Also, if you say yes, let me know if you consider yourself a great player and if you at the least have a T13 clear. (civilized, please. Just charting something)

No but what does is having that attitude then q'ing up in DF and belittling and flipping out on people for mistakes, does.

[AlexionSkylark]

Let me guess, you people would LOVE the ban on DPS meters lifted so you could belittle and kick out DPSers who are not up to par wih your expectations of how much DPS a player is supposed to be doing.

[Skeith-Adeline]

No but what does is having that attitude then q'ing up in DF and belittling and flipping out on people for mistakes, does.

That's fair, and sensible. With that in mind... what is the endless bickering in this thread about exactly?