I just think they are opposed to anyone using real intelligence to make them appear ordinary

I think you're on to something here, Grapho.

But, that's the dilemma, isn't it?

How can the olicarpy know if real intelligence is being used to make them feel "ordinary", or if real intelligence itself makes them feel "ordinary"?

It puts them on the horns of a dilemma, wouldn't you say? Either way it makes them feel "ordinary".

I can hardly wait to hear your "solution".

Where is Wordminstrel?