I know it doesn't seem like a big deal, but I'm pretty proud that I was invited to be part of the start-up crew of this group. And by being invited, I'm proud that you all have accepted me into the "core" group, and value my opinion.
OR, you just brought me along as the guy to pick on for his acknowledged ignorance, or the easy target in dodge-ball.

Thanks for fixing it Chris - and you should take it as compliment that I want to be recognized as one of the founders here. It's going to be a great place, and I want people to know I was one of the ones that helped lay the foundation.
(Did that sound like sucking up?? It's not. Don't take it that way.)
(If you earn a stripe, you wear it pretty gaddam proudly on your uniform, and make sure everyone see's it. Eh?)