Let's face it no matter how much the issue impacts me you would have made up an imaginary scenario to counter it just to disprove my experience.

OLD is horrible for guys who are average Asian/South Asian and there's plenty of stats to prove that, including my own experience. Not to mention pretty much being invisible as a dating prospect to any girl you might be into. Just because one dude you know happened to make it work doesn't apply to many of us who can't.

Also please drop the armchair psychology act, it does nothing for this conversation. I'm well aware I'm not perfect but also aware about how many times I was disregarded before I could have my foot in the door. I've seen much worse dudes do much better just based on their appearance.