PS. I started with a freewheel bike and since having a brakeless track bike (which I commute on daily), I have not had any "zen" bullsh#t that all the annoying hipsters are talking about. Go brakeless or just get a freewheel...
well, that just proved it and to echo [MENTION=71040]europa[/MENTION] a bit:
your whole issue is about your self perceived superior status and image- separating yourself from all those lowly "annoying hipsters" in your "scene".
I'd be worried more about interpersonal issues rather than what style of drive-train other people are riding.