I agree with Crow Sister (5/6/09 03:04PM) - this forum is open to anyone and the world is full of nutters (we even have a few of them as members). Having been subjected, in the past, to some very unpleasant Kray-style harrassment by people (not Mudcatters!) who made some accurate guesses at family connections and got hold of my personal details, I try to be careful how much I give away about myself.

Members that I meet personally are aware of who I am, and some that I've struck up a friendship with through the forum too, but these are just people I trust. I have a circle of friends, of course, who know my identity - people like Sooz, The Villan, Muppitz, George P., Breezy, Eanjay et al.

I'm a performer (part-time and mostly unpaid) of limited talent, who has a comparatively well paid job in The Real World, and no pretensions to stardom or even becoming a full-time 'pro', I just sing and play because I love it. If I get a gig, great - if I don't, I still eat, clothe myself, drive my car, go on holiday, read a few books, live a happy life with Mrs. Fenswoman, so publicity is not something I care about.

As an aside (and as many probably know already), I was 'Strollin' Johnny', and I changed my handle to 'Backwoodsman' because that's what one of our especially unpleasant members called me in one of her vile-er tirades.

I admire anyone who chooses to 'come out', but it's not for me.

Anne - I'll introduce myself at Faldingworth. :-)