You're right, that sentiment was probably too cynical and defeatist. It just feels like one of those cases where the playing field isn't anywhere close to level

You're right, that sentiment was probably too cynical and defeatist. It just feels like one of those cases where the playing field isn't anywhere close to level, and even if playing the game is rational sometimes, you still reinforce the systemic imbalances which tilt the field by doing so. Oh, well.