I've been playing Heralds almost exclusively for almost 10 years. I don't really need to prove myself to your superiority complex by heroimming.

To re-state my point, while the way you rationalize yourself is interesting, I still think you'd do better, struggle less, be more liked, and have more fun with the cabal if you cast aside your preconceptions next time and take the time to explore the other possibilities of the cabal, with the guidance of a High Herald or an Imm. It does not exist in a vacuum, as you suggest.