I think this is a very good topic to talk about, As it's rarely spoken about among the community.
In my opinion the term 'literate' is 'downgraded', As in most of the groups in FeralHeart aren't that literate. Yet they require a RP sample; And don't let people who are less literate join in.
I believe if they did let the younger and more none-literate players RP with them, they could gain knowledge and become more literate themselves, Therefore letting everyone join in on the fun that is RolePlaying.
A big part of FeralHeart is RPing and not seeing everyone be able to get into a group makes me confused in a way. Speaking of the subject I didn't get into a group as I didn't fit the style of there RP.(I won't say their name since I don't want to start a fight.) Because they did this it made me mad, As they didn't tell me what I could have improved to get into the group. They just sent me off to find another group, (and I failed, Lmao.)
FOXHOUND, You actually made a great point when it comes to RP samples.
I, myself get very nervous when it comes to writing RP samples. So sometimes I miss a letter or to and I'm not let into the group. And I sometimes may even miss spell stuff as English isn't my first language.
Overall I think people should be more accepting of people who have trouble with English and such.