If the titles under the usernames disappeared, along with the post counts, everyone would be on equal footing. And, the way to become known would be by posting articles about fish. Many many articles. Just imagine what a sight/site that would be.
Everybody is on equal footing unless you think of yourself as egocentric. Which is a Psychotic disorder like schizophrenia that can allow delusions of reality.
I like the concept of equal footing. Should be done at the beginning of each year followed by some contest based on the # of posts per month, week, day, year, and thread started