Sal.Paradise said:
Pft! This large swathe of people I'm judging are not good enough to identify with the likes of me! They're so elitist! No irony at all there :x |
Sorry for the late response -- haven't had the chance to reply until just now.
Your comment is well-meaning, I'm sure, but it doesn't make much sense. If we go by the logic implied by it, none of us can ever make critical statements about any group, genre, or organization.
By creating a dichotomy between "hardcore" and "casual" gamers, the author is inviting criticism. I'm allowed to share my experience with self-described "hardcore gamers," aren't I? I'm allowed to call something elitist or condescending without the insult being directed back at me, right?
If you've interacted with hardcore gamers who are open to new things, respectful of amateur game enthusiasts, and not overly-protective of the image they display to the world, then please feel free to disagree with me. But don't throw away my entire sentiment with a sarcastic comment like the one above.
