Methinks "1982! Wow!" does not mean what you think it means.
Whether a hobby or profession, 40 years IS a significant period of time to devote to something. Regardless of what ANYONE says.
I think that you missed the point. Coming across as a pompous ass doesn't help your case, even if your superior process produces elegant solutions.
Or so it seems to me.
+1. OP: You've got 18 years on me. I started in 2000. I still consider myself a rank neophyte. I never ask a question on 24hourcampfire.com unless I'm willing to accept the answers of folks who have way more experience than I do.