I'm not talking about the general elitism among gamers. I've stated before myself, if From decides to add an easy mode to Sekiro, that's fine. If they add them to any of their future games, that is also fine. However, to me, if From doesn't add as easy mode, I'm fine with that and I honestly prefer that. Given that From is intent on making their games this way, I don't see how it's a problem for them. Now, general elitism among gamers is a thing yes, but that's a broad subject.
Since this is the internet, it's obvious that things are getting lost in translation so if we're not understanding each other, well then idk what else to say.
I mean, okay, sure, but I'm talking about that broad subject, and how people who would otherwise retain this attitude in situations where the designer didn't take an explicit position on easy modes like to use the designers' sentiments on that. Fact is, people don't just believe this because of creative freedom (some do, sure, but I have a feeling many do not).
When it comes to the product they ship their desires are just that. Else this conversation wouldn't be happening. And most here aren't doing anything but asking if they are allowed to make the game they want and if players are allowed to support it and think it's fine as is.
Literally no one has proposed forcing FROM to make the game the way they want, so I think the automatic answer to whether FROM is allowed to not have an easy mode is a resounding "yes."