Herga Kitty,

I didn't think that was your intention. And I don't think that a guest would or should hesitate to join because of what you said.

What I meant to convey was that posting on the Internet and joining a community of folks who I don't know was intimidating to me.

But, I've come a long way from that-and though there's been some bumps in the road here or there- I can definitely say that joining Mudcat has been worth it.