This isn't new, it's always been like this. But I think one of the main reasons is that fighting games are niche and very complex, so you get very little recognition. There are so many layers of knowledge and so many different interpretations of the game itself that people often don't feel understood or acknowledged. You spend years learning a game and then someone tells you that you still can't play. That's when the dog-chasing-its-own-tail behavior kicks in: you do everything to reach a goal, but nobody recognizes it. So you carry that attitude with you and keep playing, hoping it fades. But in a small community, the cycle never breaks. It doesn't excuse certain behavior, but maybe it helps explain it. Welcoming newcomers is good for everyone 💜