I think your count is inflated, nonetheless, I'm glad you noticed this factor as well.
Optimistically, all of FR is lurking through the Terri threads, which lends to the argument that the posts should be on point and void of vanity. Although it could be said the vanity posts serve to bump the thread. It's easy to be a responsible FReeper, and just as easy to display one's immaturity, or need for attention.
Unfortunately, there's been no response of any kind to my purposely inferring Florida FReepers are complacent on the issue of the legal system running amuck in their state. See post 3764.