I totally agree with you. Some pubs are far too 'picky' for their own good. I now self-publish, but have also started my own pub (Creative Passions) and, believe me, I'm not picky, I actually even support others when I can!
Written by Jonathan Townend, RMN - Editor - Friend of Medium
Psychiatric Nurse Writer. Owner of Creative Passions, The Shortform, No Shame, World of Fiction publications, and co-editor for The Chocolate River.