Originally Posted by
thebigben
Not at all what I said. Look at this: "Sure it is a net positive for you because people may treat you better, but not for society as a whole."
You're smart enough to understand the crux of my point is still applicable.
And your answer is that "Yes I'm not gonna listen to you because it's a net positive for me so I'm still gonna enjoy my success"
To borrow your phrase - "not at all what I said. "
Those who are successful don't dress nicely because someone is going to give them something - they don't need handouts. You're thinking of people who aren't successful but want to appear like they are.
I know the truth is bothersome, but making a strawman out of it isn't going to make it go away. Enjoy your success, just know it can only last if most people in society want said society to continue on its tracks. I've lived in a few different places, and elitism comes in varying degrees. There are places where people are very successful while still in touch with the rest of society. I'm just sad London isn't one of them.
Your divisive attitude is precisely the problem. It's always "us vs. them". Why can't people who dress nicely do so without drawing the ire from those of the likes of you? Because some pieces of cloth make you jealous?