>>14329752Because it is a natural human trait to have one person organize focuses of interest into hierarchy and the rest to be at each others throat over it.
Smogon tiers were built to actually HELP make the bros proficient in their new niche, yet people commonly use them to try and dissuade others from their sympathies just to prove theirs superior.
How common is it on /vp/ to appreciate a Pokemon only to hear 'Back to NU'/'RU called, they want their 'awesome' pokemon back'/'Not OU so it is a Karenfag plaything.'? Before the peak of X/Y hype, quite common.
