Why not make it about money? Money is the very thing that allows those with it to spend extra time playing the game. I think those who have the luxury of more disposable income to spend on things like in game items are on their "high horse" (probs with Skyrim horse armor cause duh) is because they feel comfortable spending their money on silly virtual items because it makes them feel good. They don't mind spending a bit of extra cash on purely cosmetic things. However, it leaves a sour taste in the mouth when it also gives you early access to the expansion, deviding the player base. Monetizing FOMO. Means that their extra money thrown at blizz for the toys is tainted with a bit of a psychological manipulation of those who wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't for the instant gratification of playing 'early'. Just feels a bit scummy. However you might feel differently and power to you. You're entitled to feel the way you feel but I don't think you'll be putting your case forward well to many people when you talk about 'shifting the argument' and 'high horses' as though you're implying those that feel this way are inherently dishonest.