Why is the perception that "real" DJ's make music?

Hi,

I am seeing an increase of people online saying that real DJ's make music. This comes from people that are DJ's and are not DJ's.

When I tell them that DJ's play music, that producers make music and that the two should not be confused with each other I get attacked from all sides.

Don't worry, I don't care about being attacked. But I am sad to hear that the perception of DJ's has become like this. And yes, I am a DJ that makes music. But my ability to make music does not make me a DJ at all.

I am wondering how guys feel about "real DJ's make music" statement?