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"Professional" literally means someone who is paid.

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Main Entry: pro·fes·sion·al
Pronunciation: pr&-'fesh-n&l, -'fe-sh&-n&l
Function: adjective

2 a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a professional golfer>

That having been said, I agree with your general point (i.e. there are a ton of "recreational" players, El Diablo being one of them, who are far better than the poster).

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