Precisely, but don't you think that one may also wish to be honest and forthcoming when introducing oneself?  Or should new members not disclose any details about the nature of their perspective and worldview?

That's what strikes me as so strange about your approach in this thread.  I read the introductory post as being motivated by a desire to be forthcoming, while you seem to be insinuating that MerryPrankster is a sort of snake in the grass.