Chris,

3 questions.

I dont' appear as a "user" on the private message list. Can I change this?

I was on this site in the recent past and then again today. Today, I was already "loged on". Is that because I didn't log off after my previous visit?
Did I appear as a "viewer" the whole time?

Is it possible to change my user name?

Gene

To your first question:

I don't think your own username will appear in the list for private messaging recipients. I see you in the list and sent you a message.

As for logging on, I think there's an option within your browser to remember the password and automatically fill the credentials when you come to the site. You aren't always logged in, you just get automatically logged in when you hit the site. Logins automatically get closed out after about 10 or 15 minutes of inactivity.

I'll take a look at the username question. I think you can change you username, or at least what name is displayed. I'll get back to you on this.

I just wanted someone to be able to send me a private message if they wanted.

It just figured it out. Why would I be listed on my user list for private messaging. I know I talk to myself, but emailing myself, there's a scarry thought!

Don't you just love those light bulb moments!

Self-notification is normal and healthy despite various wive's tales suggesting it makes you go blind. You just can't do it here

"Self-notification", interresting, I've never before heard it put in the 'past phlu perfect".