"High quality standard" is not the problem, then - the problem is being intimidating to new users.

I keep getting riled up and wanting to post insults that you're all a bunch of elitist pricks, but then I remember I'm the one who put on the dojo uniform and stepped onto the sparring mat, so I guess I should have expected that kick to the face.

I think it's part of the culture, and not something that's easily changed. You guys can be ruthless.

Please note that the above are my opinions and I do not wish to argue about them. The last time I did that, it ended badly. It's like getting kicked for saying someone kicked you... or maybe I'm more fragile than most.