"I have yet to hear anyone who has played Alganon for any duration call it a "WoW ripoff", and I have yet to feel "looked down upon" by anyone that has experienced firsthand the amount of effort, talent, and determination it takes to make an MMOG."

Please read... he qualifies his statement by saying anyoen with actual firsthand experience doing what they are doing. He's obviously well aware of the random forum posts and trolling about the game.