That's the problem with posting anything on a forum I guess. Different people take things in different ways.
A couple of members commented on the Heir logo, remarking that they thought it was a little amateurish and as this had a very personal link to John, he briefly explained the story behind it. I probably would have done the same.
I don't feel it was inappropriate or off topic as it explained the history behind the logo that was being discussed and I actually found it quite interesting.
John's closing line, 'From a Head Fier that dared follow his dreams' made me chuckle. I took it as a light hearted closer and the kind of silly third person reference I might add on a forum post, but as I said at the beginning, we don't all see things the same way.
Oh and personally I have always liked the clean, simplicity of the Heir logo. Works for me