For the record:
This is no longer an issue with the current version of WP-Venus.
I think the principle is fine, but I’d suggest using the basename of the plugin file, e.g. “google_hilite” (note dashes turned into underscores), as prefix instead.
Also, I suggest using this approach for function names as well.
Yes, a stand-alone profile page is likely a good idea when there are more than a few posts by the author…
I’ll look into converting this to a plugin, that sounds like a good idea. That’d also make it easier to add more information via filters.
Regards,
Morten