It's all subjective really and varies from one person's perspective to another.
Some ppl build their car to be flossy and get that e-rep while others do it for the love of the hobby. I've come to change my opinion on certain issues like the Rota versus authentic wheel subject. I can admit that I've been a snob when it came to "looking down" on ppl because they weren't spending a grip of cash for their wheels or what have you. It's easy to max your credit card out to buy all these name brand parts just to hardpark your car but there's more honor in saving and scraping and buying whatever it is you want for you car because it makes YOU happy.
Also on the flipside, alot of the ppl who build nice jspec or JDM styled cars only drive them from time to time because as we all know, it's damn near impossible to drive a honda that's modified to any degree and not worry about it being stolen.

I think it should be all about our common interest, that being cars and the scene that we have all built surrounding these cars. The douchebaggery and the elitist attitudes shouldn't be an issue and respect should be given for hard work, regardless of how much is spent, knock off or not...