Listen I'm all for working for progress. I've gotten most of my exotics from drops; but they don't feel any more special than the ones bought because I didn't really "work" to get them. I played a simple 40 minute raid or a 15 minute nightfall. There are no pro destiny players because there is no pro content available. If you want to call yourself "pro" join a Korean starcraft tournament. Destiny is a casual combat game with very addicting grinding. Saying you are better because you earned your exotic is like saying you earned your slot machine jackpot.