> I wouldn’t just use any random database because I want to appear cool
Obviously! "level up" does not imply you used the wrong thing on purpose and you're switching to another solution that's better in every way, as you seem to have read it.
Many people use the wrong tool. I don't disagree with that, but also I think you misinterpreted "level up". If they thought the other tool was unqualified better, they would have used it from the start. The reason to ask about the "right time" is because they already know different situations need different tools.
