[ehnto]

That's a mentality that broods on the internet and it's so counter-productive, you see it in all kinds of groups. Your car only producing 400hp not 1000hp? Lame. Not deadlifting 300kg? Not good enough. Not making 6 figures? Why even work!

I think it's because what tends to get 'promoted' on the internet is exceptional situations, I think people can get caught up in the thought that exceptionalism is all that's good enough. Spend enough time in real communities though and you realise that the world is full of people having a blast just doing their best, and that there are a million different ways to enjoy and be successful at different hobbies/careers.

[simonjgreen]

It's called elitism, and by far one of the most toxic elements of the tech community imho

[ethbr0]

Elitism is a problem, but so is egalitarianism.

Just because we all tried, doesn't mean we should all be rewarded and congratulated for trying. Results matter.

So, balance somewhere between the two is best.