This morning I discovered that my postings list me as "GUEST" Mike Billo. I assumed that I needed to reset my cookie as a result of the security measures taken due to someone recently using the name of a Mudcat member other than themself.

Well, after the past half hour spent wrestling with the "help" and membership features, I have learned the following;

1. After 50 years as Mike Billo, I can no longer be Mike Billo, because that name is already in use by someone (presumably, me, Mike Billo)

2; I can no longer use my code word, because that too, is already in use ( again, must be that rascal, ME, Mike Billo)

3. I can't post as Mike Billo because recent security measures have identified me as a "Guest" and not the real Mike Billo.

4. None of the 'help' features are any help at all.

The irresponsible behavior of someone who thought they were playing a prank, has caused a paranoid mindset that has made this place a bummer.

In an effort to protect identity, you've actually robbed me of mine.

There are many here whose opinions I have respected, and whose knowledge and observations I have learned from. I'd like to think that I have contributed a bit myself, but (speaking only for myself) the Mudcat has become more trouble than it's worth.

Adios