I consider myself pretty damned important. After all, without me, I wouldn't exist.
What you mean to say is that I sound pompous and faggy, because I generally use words and punctuation properly. That requires more characters than butchering language, and when I start typing something, I just lose track of time.
Self importance isn't having something to say and saying it thoroughly and properly. Self importance is feeling above what's said.
I don't post while I'm driving, at a restaurant, or while I'm being paid by someone to work, which is when most posts happen. 9-5 is when this shit has historically lit up, and most other forums, as well. I post when I've got the time to sit down and enjoy it, and when I'm not on my own clock; certainly when I'm not on someone else's.
People may gloss over my general posts, but they certainly find my thorough nature interesting when I've got something to say from a practical point of view, and not just here.
So, if you can't or don't wish to follow, that's fine by me. As for knowing Dan personally, I feel sorry for you. I'm sure he seems like a fun, decent guy on the surface.
...And for the record, I have just as much fun as he does. The only difference is that I have a spine.
Cheers,
Kennith