We're not all like that!
I know what you're saying, though
I always feel the need to comment that there's a mix of people from a mix of backgrounds at St Andrews... people get their knickers in a twist if they get reason to think there's too much of one thing and not enough of another
It amazes me how many bad golf trousers can be spotted in the summer
There are also departmental libraries, so the main library isn't everything. And I think they're planning to redo it, as they recognise it has issues. Although, studying maths, I don't have the most personal insight to the library
I know there are things about St Andrews that aren't ideal, but there's usually some context that's going to be important to consider. I know that it's important to get different opinions on things, but this thread has a dangerous potential to instantly deter someone from studying in St A's - I think this is just as dangerous as a thread singing the praises of St Andrews and ignoring its flaws.
There are pros and cons to most aspects, and it's probably most responsible to try to portray them fairly. I don't hide from the facts that the accommodation in St Andrews can be pricey or that some people don't like the feel of a small coastal town, but I also recognise that there's a relatively large amount of university-managed accommodation for the number of students, and that the town has aspects that will appeal to certain people. As I said before, I appreciate that hearing a less positive opinion of St Andrews is useful for applicants to hear, but I think it's something to do carefully.
I will refrain from quoting spiderman right now, but you all know I want to.