I didn't mean "respect" in the sense that people will be impressed or think you are a good player, I just mean that it's recognised as a decent achievement to get 10th.
And I don't get why people criticise those who spend a lot of time on the game. If they enjoy it and they're not harming anyone then why do they deserve criticism? I get so many messages such as "no life ***** go get a girlfriend you virgin" or similar. These people genuinely think they're better than me just because they spend less time on a game. It's pathetic their ego is that much in need of a boost. If someone chooses to spend all day doing X who am I to judge them (unless X = killing puppies).