(me = author) FWIW, I can totally understand how it could come across as ego stroking. In this particular case I wasn't trying to, but I have been guilty of it

(me = author) FWIW, I can totally understand how it could come across as ego stroking. In this particular case I wasn't trying to, but I have been guilty of it in my life. As for recognition, trust me - give it a week and no one will remember my article ever existed. I honestly just wanted to answer ian0's question thoughtfully, and made the best call I could think of.