That's a load of bullshit, if your watching the match at the stadium or on TV, then you still support them, you still jump for joy when your score a goal, and you nod your head in disapointed when your team concede a goal.
I've been supporting them since I was about 6 or 7, that's been about 10 years now. I've only been to 3 matches, but becuase I don't earn money, and my brother and Dad both support West Ham. Stop acting like your an 'elite' member and be allowed to label people, that just makes it sound like your a pretentious dickhead.