Yes, you have a point in that modesty is virtuous. My "all-star" profile and it's recommendations were also keeping me fairly "externally referenced" in that I

Yes, you have a point in that modesty is virtuous. My "all-star" profile and it's recommendations were also keeping me fairly "externally referenced" in that I only kept the profile online for that fact that others has said nice things about me. I felt that knowing in myself that I am competent and fairly confident in myself was enough. No small feat given that I personally have a history of substance abuse, stemming from self-esteem issues. In this way, it did feel liberating.