Why Does It Feel Like Poor Play Is Acceptable (I'm Venting.)

[Lilseph]

...why the hell would I ever consent to being held to any of your standards, random elitists on the internet?

There ya go, you didn't read the OP at all. It looks that you are using this thread to vent your frustrations, more than anything. I understand that, but I'd advice you to read it again, carefully. No one here is demanding what you're saying.