Well said. See, I actually like all styles (except Country lol). I'll sit and jam to a slow blues backing track, and then I'll go work on speed building exercises. I see the appeal of both and both styles give me enjoyment.

It's actually more rare for people to talk down on blues or slower playing. It's way more common for some guitarists to talk down on shredding or "noodling."

I think the simple reason is: these people can't do it! So instead of admitting that they just can't do it, they try to find a reason why they DON'T WANT to do it so they won't have to admit they just can't.

Because looking back, just about every person I can think of who talked down on fast playing or sweep picking couldn't do either. I think I'm on to something here...