Yeah, but there's a difference between saying "I know I'm a good writer" and saying "I'm really good!" Pride can be totally justified and I'm not doubting that it is, just saying. *dies*

Though -- I don't actively view crits as flames, but I'm probably one of those people that don't try at all to improve their abilities. But that's mostly because I'm happy where I am. Really crappy things getting praised like hell annoys me too, though. >>"