Interesting. I've definitely seen such people, but not often. In my experience the people I've seen self-label this way (in a non-anonymous way) do so because

Interesting. I've definitely seen such people, but not often. In my experience the people I've seen self-label this way (in a non-anonymous way) do so because they think it reflects well upon them (it's 'cool', demonstrates intelligence or superiority, etc.). It is usually the limit of their self awareness and they are never outwardly conflicted. My inner arm-chair psychologist thinks it stems from varying combinations of insecurity and lack of empathy.