@Mímir
I wasn't defending the mechanisms of division at all - I meant that they're bound to occur naturally. It's unfortunate that they're around and we should absolutely do away with them. It's pretty hard to shake having a reputation for being contrary just to argue or a jerk, but people change. There's nothing wrong with people from different backgrounds, personalities, or aptitudes with English either - working in other places has been a personal job in real life. A lot of patience and temperament transcends the language and culture, though, and a little self-awareness can go a long way. It's often pretty apparent when someone is making a genuine effort to work together, or when they expect everyone else to accommodate them.
This is getting pretty off-topic though. If you want to discuss the norms of Discovery, feel free to make another thread.