[Navy Patriot]

But sometimes I think I made a mistake and made it too pretentious.

Nope, and nope.

People don't like pomposity, so I try to make up for it by being sillier than I should be from time to time.

Yep, and not necessary, however humor almost always helps.

Obviously you are earnest, (not Earnest) so I will propose that in answer to your #1: some FReepers will not answer because they do not have the specific information or expertise to post a helpful reply (I exclude prayer requests from this comment).

[DiogenesLamp]

Yep, and not necessary, however humor almost always helps.

I cannot think of any human interaction that cannot be improved with humor. Well, except perhaps bad news from your Doctor.

Obviously you are earnest, (not Earnest) so I will propose that in answer to your #1: some FReepers will not answer because they do not have the specific information or expertise to post a helpful reply (I exclude prayer requests from this comment).

And to these, we ought to be especially kind. :)