Yeah, I read this; and while I think Elliott does a lot to help the clueless traveller, I think he's dead wrong on this one. I agree with Wiirachay on this one.
If you want to get treated like an elite, then fly like one & earn your elite status and benefits as most of us have. For the love of planes, Elliott, stop your crying and if you are in Y (as I often am), stay out of the F cabin - use the Y restroom.