"Pomposity" is the last word people who know me would use to describe me. I guess my writing continues to convey unintended meaning. One of these days, people will interpret exactly what I meant. Until then, I'll keep trying...
I was referring to the impression your writing (specifically the quoted sentence) conveys, (as I said, the rest of the post is well crafted) which is why I called it out. If I thought you were really pompous, I wouldn't spend the time or bandwidth. just think of it as purely subjective "tone check" feedback from a well wisher.
"Why am I so often the only responder who has a sense of right and wrong?" is a (relatively) off kilter question. Others do have a "sense of right and wrong". Whether that matches your "sense of right and wrong" exactly is a more subtle issue.
"If I thought you were really pompous, I wouldn't spend the time or bandwidth."
Neither would a prospective customer or investor. I'd just always wonder what happened. Fortunately, hn provides a good safe place to practice. Thanks for the lesson, plinkplonk.
Pomposity, thy name is ...
PS: I didn't downvote you. I just think that sentence is off key in your (otherwise excellent) post.