Schwinnrider -
I did not mean that the flaring could be avoided by not sitting on the saddle at all. We all spend time in the saddle.

I commute in to work every day. I also weigh 175 -180 lbs. However, by saddle is several inches higher than my handlebars. I also ride aggressively. My butt is always on the saddle (I almost never climb out of the saddle). Still most of my weight is supported by my legs, and a smaller proportion by my hands/shoulders. Only a very small proportion of my weight is being supported by the saddle, which is still very stiff (but comfortable).

Different people ride differently. What affects the saddle is how much of weight is being supported by it (on average), not how much you weigh. A 140 lb person could be putting more weight on the saddle than a 180 lb person, just based on their individual riding style.

No riding style is 'better' than any other, if you're comfortable riding the way you do. Saddle wear will happen, and CliftonGK1 used a good way to keep the saddle comfortable.