This is something that I just noticed the other day, years ago (as in last year) when I still sucked at the game I enjoyed every minute I had in game. I didn't care about ack huggers, HOers, runners, pickers or the general tard you may think of. But as I started to get a bit more skill in game I started getting pissed off at tactics that happened all the time. I find myself constantly getting irritated by the things I listed above (pickers and HOers not as much anymore since I've learned how to beat them).
I was just curious if anyone else felt the same way.
*It's also worth noting that I use the term "skill" very loosely.
This is pretty close, no cigar. I believe that it isn't skill that = rage.
It's more along line of frustration of not being able to stretch yourself and further expand, learn and understand those skills by "poor form" opponents.
But pilots that use those tactics don't further their own ability because those tactics are short term results, (that "fight" only) and not expanding their own skill set. Often they fall prey to the guy that has fought and earned the vast majority of his kills mano a mano.
The trouble is, as you learn more you naturally want to be tested to at your level and the level above you, anything below can feel repetitive or a wasted time.
It's not rage, it's aggressive disappointment.