For "great feats" of course you'll remember the FA but for, sorry to say it, just another route in the Red, the FA is a personal journey.
I've got to disagree. Example: I think its really cool that John long put up hot september. Is it an 'great feat?' No. But I remember.
Also, most people do not do FA's at all, they are not confident enough to go without beta, and ratings. For that reason, FA's deserve a little respect.
Does it matter how hard the route? A little. If it is really hard, a little more respect is there. If it is really scary, a little more respect is there.
Demi-god is stretching it, really far.
I don't think its a bad thing for people to respect the people that went before them.
"Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water."