[keyist]

It's particularly amusing to see someone spout off on HN of all places, with the sheer number of CEOs, CTOs, and successful founders (http://samsnyder.com/2010/11/19/successful-people-on-hacker-... ). Not to forget successful authors (cstross) and someone like cperciva whose accomplishments would require pagination.

None of whom feel the need to reference their position or achievements unless providing clarification, context, or disclaimers.

[presidentender]

I blame the self-esteem generation thing, and Christopher Paolini's parents.