Oh it's the same thing as any stupid high school clique, or people here trying to brag that they beat FFIX in under 12 hours, or whatever they can to show off that they're somehow better than you.

My favorite thing to say to people who do that is "Well, if they're so good, why haven't I heard of them?" or "Why aren't they on MTV?" Nothing pisses music elitists off like that.

The truth of the matter is that not everyone has the time or ability to constantly go and discover every single band that's out there. It's not a testament to how part of a scene you are, but rather a sign of your dedication to finding new music within. There's no law saying you have to dress a certain way and limit yourself to listening to only that type of music. That's just ignorant.