If you are diving with a group the most experienced diver is always constrained by the least experienced diver in that group. Interestingly truly experienced divers don't seem to care.
I agree, and somewhat remember that from starting in diving. In the beginning you want every dive to be better than the previous one, and don't want to be hindered by novice divers on your dive. After diving for a while, and having seen a lot, you start to enjoy every dive 'as is'. You just chill, and enjoy on what the dive has to offer.
For me that 'aha' moment came around dive 150ish and I remember it vividly. I was doing a dive on Elphinstone reef in Egypt, and came out disappointed because we didn't see much in pelagics which was one of the main attractions of the site. Then I suddenly realized I had completely missed out on the beautiful reef as I had my eyes in the blue the whole dive. At that point I decided to just chill, drop all expectations on any dive, and just enjoy the unique opportunity every dive offers to discover this amazing underwater world. I never had a disappointing dive since. I can recommend anyone to do this, it makes diving so much more enjoyable!
We came up with the conclusion that most of the time it is by people who have no actual experience but seem to enjoy repeating and/or rebranding what they have "heard" from someone who may have no real experience either.
Welcome to the internet and internet forums! This is a common experience on forums where there is a tendency to all jump on the latest and greatest, and what is shouted the loudest and most often becomes the 'truth'. Internet and internet forums have a very valuable role in providing information, but at the same time as any social environment information and behaviour is subjective. Anyone can claim to be an expert.
I think it is a good thing when people use internet to inform themselves, but it is just one of the many sources of information to use. It saddens me sometimes when I see visiting divers 'demanding' certain dives, or using certain equipment, which is not optimal for them or the conditions. Just because that is what they read online by some anonymous poster, and ignore information provided by someone (local) knowledgeable on the subject.
Haven't tried the Czech Inn yet, but planning to head out east within the next couple of weeks to dive. Thanks on the heads up on where to stop for lunch
The Jaeger Schnitzel is my favorite. It's BYOB for any alcoholic beverages so bring those along!