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maybe we should make everyone take some type of programming quiz before they're allowed to comment or submit links?

I suggested that at reddit about 6 months ago. Right around the time of the digg exodus. and I was called a Nazi/elitist/asshole. But I was right.

Are we Elitists if we really are better?

You're not paranoid if they're really out to get you.

No, you could still be an elitist, even if you (we?) really are better. Elitism is thinking that being better counts for something.

It does, by definition.

That would be a problem for those of us that don't code but hopefully still have something to contribute.

Maybe an IQ test? Or better a recommendation from a user with a certain karma before you can start posting.