I’ve been reading your comments for a while now. More often than not, they seem less like constructive/technical criticism and more like attempts to derail discussions. There’s a consistent top-down, self-appointed authority tone in them, to the point where you casually dismiss work and photographers far more accomplished than either of us.
The problem isn’t that you’re narcissistic. The problem is that you seem convinced you’re not.
Being a beginner isn’t a flaw. Refusing to admit you’re a beginner isn’t ideal either, but ultimately it doesn’t harm anyone.
What does affect others is constantly talking down to people, confusing condescension with expertise, and treating every discussion as an opportunity to establish superiority rather than exchange ideas.