Theres no elitism in math. We just require you to write proof in such a way that it is actually a proof, and not just some idea you've had.

In order to do that, you need to study math. Not because we are elitists but because you need to learn how to prove something. You need to learn the tools.

The same way a mason expects you to learn his craft before he takes you seriously. If you don't have a clue about masonry, you can still semi reliably build a brickwall in your backyard. But not a cathedral. Obviously, you dont expect anyone to allow you to work on a cathedral. But you expect mathematicians to take your thoughts on math seriously.

Its like a bootcamp idiot trying to piss all over a big software project. Just because they know how to vomit on a keyboard doesnt mean they get to make decisions.