I don't know how to respond to this enormous piece of self degragation. I mean even packs of wolves individually aren't cunning enough to do what you're describing. Sure humans have a tendancy to feed a need in some way shape or form but I find it hard to believe that even in packs of thieves there isn't some piece that is genuine.
Maybe you've just grown and acknowleding that this crowd isn't for you doesn't make it all about them predating on you.