You're right of course. It was a mistake for me to use the word "humiliation" in that way, especially where it would cause such confusion. Here's my main poin

You're right of course. It was a mistake for me to use the word "humiliation" in that way, especially where it would cause such confusion. Here's my main point, reworded: Being "humbled" is basically the opposite of being "exalted" [0]. But posting on LinkedIn a story about being recognized as awesome by some third party is absolutely a form of exaltation. And IMO it's a particularly revolting form of exaltation: it's self exaltation using the verbiage of self-effacement. [0] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/humble https://www.dictionary.com/browse/humble