I see what you say but there are a few furs out there who I have come across who don't speak to you, or if they do, it's only briefly before they catch the attention of someone in their own crowd and they bound off to speak to them. Whether that's elitist or being in different friendship groups is a moot point but it has certainly happened to me in the past.

I don't think that these people necessarily completely turn their backs on the "lesser beings" but there is, amongst a few, a mentality of arrogance that relates to the fact that they *know* they are good. Personally, I have no problem with people being good at something and I respect them for it but when it seeps into arrogance and being a twat, then there comes a point where any feelings of balance are wiped out.

Everyone has something to contribute to the Fandom, just like everyone has something to contribute in life itself. I don't see any point in elitism and I believe everyone should get a chance to shine.