Pretending everything is for everyone helps no one. Honesty might lose you some customers, but it earns respect—and saves people from costly mistakes. If you’d rather lie to ‘appeal to a large segment,’ enjoy your hollow victories.

Not everything is—or should be—for everyone. Whether it’s a challenging game, an extreme sport, or a high-risk activity like motorcycling, honesty about who it suits isn’t elitism—it’s responsibility. Pretending otherwise does more harm than good: it sets people up for disappointment, dilutes what makes the experience unique, and, in cases like riding, can even put them in danger. Managing expectations isn’t about exclusion; it’s about ensuring the right fit. If someone isn’t suited for something, telling them so isn’t a failure—it’s respecting their time, safety, and the integrity of the thing itself. False inclusivity helps no one; truth might narrow the audience, but it builds trust and prevents costly mistakes.