Why do bmx'rs and skaters seem to put down people who are barely starting out in bmx or skateboarding?

Question

I see alot of kids telling other kids they suck and putting them down instead of encouraging them or giving them advice on how to do some tricks. I bmx and I didnt know how to do anything when I first started. I'm trying to learn how to manual and I'm looking on you tube on "how too's" and I see alot of them talking c**p, I just dont get why people would do that, I try and help out kids whenever I see them have trouble.

Answer 1

Because like in any sport, you get people who think theyre really good, and let everyone know. Then they come against the better players, and make excuses. Its sad, but the way it is, youre always gonna have someone whos up themselves and thinks theyre better than everyone

Answer 2

Because most of the West coast BMX'rs/skaters are pretentious b@stards, who think they're real hot S**t. On the East coast though, we aren't like that, I mean if you run with certain gangs, you'll talk like that to rivals, but not just everyday people or those you don't know. By gang, I don't mean drive-bys and forties, but just groups who competes for the limited amount of parks in the cities.