A public service announcement

Quote Originally Posted by HotInHere View Post
Come JimZip. You're better than that.
Quote Originally Posted by Mmcclend View Post
You’re better than that sword.
Quote Originally Posted by NjRavensFan View Post
GWNR I am losing my mind with you on this one man. You’re smarter than this.
Quote Originally Posted by Laxdad24 View Post
Damn Jimmy. You’re smarter than that.
Not trying to single out anyone: lots of people here use this phrasing. I tried to quote & paste a few, from some of my favorite posters, to make it clear I'm talking about a phrase rather than any one person.

I personally don't like this usage:
"you''re smarter than that"
"you're better than this"

I find it smug & condescending as hell. It's a way to say "You're being stupid!", while getting around forum guidelines about insulting other posters. It says, "I'm talking at a higher level than you are, and I'm disappointed with you for not meeting me on my level."

I'd prefer if people stopped using that construction.

That's just me. Carry on.