I see where you guys come from, and I think I failed to explain where I, personally come from.
I, myself, am different than most "PUAs" out there. I tell you (And this is from experience, and testing), most of those guys who teach pick up are pathetic jokes. Just like not everyone on this earth is the same, not all PUAs are the same.
Many of the TRUE, legitimate, PUAs dont even depend on routines, gimmicks, weird clothing, or canned material to get a girl.
The underlying principles (Self-confidence, building an improved lifestyle, positive mindset, etc...), are what it's really all about, especially the lifestyle part. I'll admit, I started with the outrageous clothes, the negs, the storytelling, etc..., but really, those things are meant to show you the underlying principles in disguise. When you finally understand what bigger picture is, that is when the true meaning of pick up emerges.
I'm no gimmick man. I dont put on elaborate shows or do scripted routines. A true PUA outgrows the use of those "Training wheels" (As I like to call them), and is able to use their improved personality to compete with the rest out there.
Hope that clears the confusion. Think of the fact that there are 2 types of PUAs: Legit, and fake, just like there's 2 types of people, or 2 types of identical shirts.