That you don't need is less and less true with each passing day. If you play zoom or snap formats that's what the regulars do. Obviously they are not as good as NL200 regulars but the aggressive tight play makes the game tougher.

I don't know where you play that allows you to select tables, and find weak tables. In the end a lot of people are multi-lobbying because it is hard to find fish in one room.

I prefer to play the fast variants where there is less fish, and the tables are harder because the number of hands per hour is much higher, and I avoid the hassle of changing the table.

But yes, ideally if you play on a site where you can select a table and find weak players, with value bet to the fish and not get into a lot of trouble with the regulars you are doing well.
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You're right, the game is tougher than it used to be and on zoom tables players are on the tighter side. I like to play this format as well since it allows me to make a lot of volume. But my winrate is better on regular tables. Depending where you live, you can still table select on party poker or GG.