Well, Mike, I guess that technically you did it right, and I appreciate that. However, I've known you as "Rapaire," and it's going to take me a while ot get used to this new Mike character. I feel better with Giok's method of using both old and new names. I'm glad Giok added something to his name, because I was very embarrassed when I called him "Mary" by mistake, thinking he was another Mudcatter who has a similar user name.

Now, there's nothing wrong with using user names that are totally disconnected from your real name. It's just that it makes it confusing for Mudcatters to deal with you if you encounter them in real life. And if you're a performer, I would think it would generally be to your advantage to post with your stage name. But could you really imagine Catspaw and Micca posting as Pat and Michael Patterson?

Hey, do you think they're brothers? They both have a certain gnomelike quality....

-Joe Offer-