Perhaps if you were actuslly the big thinker you think you are, you wouldn't be puzzled by the omission.

Are you saying I'm part of the Feminist Illuminati? That's so cool. I didn't know we had an Illuminati. Do you know how long the apprenticeship is before I get my guild ring?

I cannot WAIT to tell Urchling and the HellHound. They'll be so pleased!

Happy happy days.

I didn't even have to rush to prove my street creds. That's awesome. It's nice to be recognized for excellence.

Don't feel bad for yourself though. I sure someone sometime will give you some mercy validation. Maybe. You just gotta stay positive and believe in yourself. Read the stoics. Keep your chin up. Listen to the song from Oklahoma! every day. Michael Ball has a good version on Spotify.