Are you like this all the time?
Much of the time. I am surrounded by people who appreciate technical rigor, and mental masturbation for its own sake doesn't really interest me. I only really have two posting modes, humorous and technical, or I don't even post at all.
What, should I lay off a theoretical analysis if it ruins the mood for idle speculation? I make it my life's mission to make sure the rubber is actually in contact with the pavement as much as possible, so such posting is basically reflexive.