I personally think that the main problem with Discovery is peoples attitude, which in turn boils down to respect. Do you have the respect for that lone person to perhaps not gank him? Do you have the respect to acknowledge a persons views without shooting him down for it? Do you have the respect to read the server rules before playing on said server?
Sometimes people (including myself) need to think about the consequences of what they do.
As for elitism, yes, it happens. Id like to think in a perfect world it wouldn't, and I don't think my views are any more (or less) important than anyone elses. A good way to see the difference in how people think about you is to make a new forum account and see how people treat you. It's an enlightening experience.
"Treat none as your superior, nor let any be your slave. Treat all those you meet with equality, respect and love, no matter their appearence, beliefs or personality. Allow people the chance to break your trust, instead of forcing them to earn it."
-Me, 2 years ago when asked to talk about my beliefs.
While I'm loath to try and be any more egotistical than I already am, I'd like to think there is some wisdom in those words.