Emile comments on Elitism isn't necessary for refining rationality. - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Emile 20 September 2012 11:12:29AM *  2 points [-]

By the way, in the line of emotive conjugations like (from various sources)

I am firm; you are obstinate; he is a pig-headed fool.
I am righteously indignant; you are annoyed; he is making a fuss over nothing.
I have reconsidered the matter; you have changed your mind; he has gone back on his word.
I am sparkling; you are unusually talkative; he is drunk.
I know my own mind; you like things to be just so; they have to have everything their way.
I am outspoken; you are blunt; he is rude.
I am creative; you are quirky; he is crazy.
I stay up to date; you procrastinate with blogs; he should get a life.

... you could add

I have high standards; you are elitist; he is arrogant.

Debating over whether "elitist" is the right word or not doesn't seem much more useful than it does in those other cases.