Nothing changes.
In 1972 I went to Biggin Hill to learn to fly, having done some homework I selected and went to a club offering the tailwheel training I required. An unfriendly welcome ensued and I remember the CFI didn't even get out of his chair on the other side of the clubroom. He just talked loudly at me through the other people. The impression I received from him was, 'why should I waste my time talking to this 17 year old kid?'. I eventually ended up in Air Touring's clubhouse. They were friendly and professional, and took me seriously; so I learned to fly with them. I was paying £8.65p per hour which was actually more than the unfriendly club; but it was worth it as a customer!
The commercial rules and standards in the flying game have always been - well - different.