My first poll, old topic revisited.

[ameratsu]

Can you make a thread like this without sounding condescending? I mean damn..

I'd say your definition of hardcore is more of a stereotypical caricature of hardcore gamers than any sort of representation. Your arbitrary distinction between the two is a bit silly, as supposed members of either group could (and do) easily posses many traits from either group. Your list makes it clear that you have an axe to grind with "hardcore gamers".

Anyway, maybe try harder next time, and stop trying put people into neat but meaningless categories.