I am one of the shy ones. I enjoy Hearme very much and am truly thankful for the ones that jump in and sing instead of just letting Hearme be in silence.

I have found that people are asked if they want to sing, and a lot of people decline the invitation,or say maybe later or something. I am one that most times will decline, but when I feel comfortable to sing or play my harp or dulcimer the reception I get is fantastic. Feeling uncomfortable has nothing to do with who is on Hearme or whether I am given a chance, it is always because I am shy. Sometimes I ask if I can sing and am never turned down. If a shy person can ask anyone can.

Sometimes it is fun and enjoyable to just sit and listen to some of the really talented ones. I know of several I could just sit and listen to all night.

A suggestion was made that when you go into Hearme if you don't want to do anything but listen you can change how you sign on. I some times have signed on as "just listening" as have many others. If you want to sing or something put "mic" after your name. I quite honestly don't see what the problem is as I have always been treated very politely and encourged 100%. Mbo, Dave, Jon, & Callie thanks for the great entertainment last night.