Yeah, it's a compliment. GozieX, a former gfx mod on pb, had a quote in his signature saying something along the lines of "you know you've done something as an artist when you see others mimicing your style". I think you have the right to say that.
It's brilliant how 1 in every 1.5 designers here are trying to completely mimic your established and recognized style. Well done, I think that proves something that you probably know already.