Way back in the day, I used to think this forum was full of a-holes and elitists too. Then I started posting and I quickly found out that wasn't true at all.
There's a lot of really cool folks here who just love Japanese music.
I think a lot of the people that gave this place its 'elitist' vibe might no longer be here anymore or moved on from J-rock, and the only ones left are the ones who are serious about this genre and know a lot about it. That, and new members like you.