I now understand how STS exists and how they collapse under their own folly

[Goldenratio]

STS and STO paths are both full of illusions. Illusions that conceal what were not ready to learn, break down into lessons what we are ready to learn, let alone the confusion we generate for ourselves.

Calling one true and light and the other shadow and dung is very dramatic and polarizing. While you (and, well most everyone) may find the ideals of a STS person to be... less than desirable, it is none the less a valid path.