This conversation happens in most communities at one point or another. I don't think anyone's surprised that it's happening. (And I'm sure it's far from the first time, either. Hello RTP disc 2.)
Those in the community best each other technically. For better or worse. Those with a point to prove strive for the best. Point out the ways that they are far superior to $individual(s)_they_dislike. Alternatively, non-drama types point out the ways they differentiate themselves from $invidual(s)_they_like in order to enlarge the talent pool.
Those out of the community pay attention to whatever they care about paying attention to. "I've used a Gameboy before and that's all this is. COOL!" "They play an actual instrument too. COOL!". (P.S. I 
Visuals too. A great experience on both mediums proves the skill of all involved.)
And even those not in the community as an artist, who talk about those in the community regarding their own personal preferences. Again, whether they care more about "pure technical excellence" (1x DMG only, 2x tops), or those who mash it up and create something spectacular on top of a sound that we all have come to enjoy. It's the same situation outside the community as it is inside for individuals who care enough (yo dawg...).
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I remember something very specific in my last community (dancing games!), those of us who wanted to be the best always picked the hardest songs we were trying to improve our scores on, but those who were actually playing just for fun, even on the easiest difficulty? They drew the crowds. Only a small number of people who were engaged in the game enough to care would actually talk to the individuals who played as hard as they could, and watch entire songs be played.
tl;dr: This community rocks. You do it for reasons that matter to you. GO YOU! We listen to things we like for the reasons that matter to us. You'll have fans forever.
