Rank among military retirees is like virtue among hookers.

Fair points! And duly accepted.

Is that the Capt. on the 777 we know as General Annoyance? ;)

Kind of thought there was no such thing as a 'retired 4 star', but otherwise I agree.

Im ready to be called by my first name.

Not to be a contrarian, but once you earn a title you should be addressed by it. For instance, you don't call a Doctor "mister". A Master Chief Petty Officer in the Navy has earned the right to be addressed as "Master Chief." A ship Captain is entitled to be referred to as "Captain". So is an airline Captain.

Now, you probably don't want to carry your Regional title when you move on to the Majors, but when you earn the fourth stripe at your current employer, you earn the right to be addressed as "Captain".

In the case of a scab like Mr. Green, that theory might not apply.

All of the examples you listed besides captain are governmentally issued, whether through the military or a accreditation board.

"Captain" is a job title at a company. You earn the right to be referred to it at work. It doesn't carry with you to outside life or another job, unless you have an ego problem.

^^^^ What he said!

Your PIC type rating is issued by the FAA is it not? Therefore, using your reasoning the form of address is valid.

Captain is not a real title. It's not earned nor is it accurate.

You never went through initial training? You've never had a check ride? Or gone through recurrent? Or had a line check?

Not only is the title earned, its the ONLY one that has to be re-earned on a regular basis.