i can't help but point out a few things.
the most obvious (to me) is that i grew up without any skateparks, let alone skate plazas.
and as much of a dyork as i think dry dick is, (and how unstreet-like kettering is) i can't help but applaud him for starting the plaza movement.
however, i do fault him for not doing so before i got too old to be able to fully enjoy those spots
anyway. i think your friend is on some ultra "core" kick (not knocking it, at all) but should open his mind to the fact that WE should be able to skate anywhere we want. lest only our filmed parts be judged
also, tell him to get off my lawn.