No one can dictate how anyone else plays. It is about fun and how people do that is in the end up to them
Part of the game is perception too. And much of that stems from how people wish to be viewed by their peers. Some believe that high rank will earn them that respect, and maybe it does in some folks eyes. Others will try and get it with their 15 kill 'attaboys'. Some will only fly the best birds and only put themselve in situations that favor them. To many that's a sign of a 'good' pilot.
There are also those, and I suppose we all pass through this in one way shape or form, who believe that their squad is the best ever and that because of their rank or whatever, that it warrants instant 'respect' from the community.
And there are those who reach the point where they understand in the end it's all about having fun and testing themselves against other cartoon pilots and that since no one dies and planes are free, they might as well wade into the fight.
None is right or wrong. No one group is going to convince another that their way is best. And in the end threads like this will continue to show up forever.
I know how I like to play, and I do my best to accept that many play it differently. I know which guys I believe warrant 'respect' for their 'flying' ability in this game. I know which guys I believe 'get it' in my eyes.
That doesn't mean I'm right
