Understood, and the explanation makes sense. I just used my twitter account to announce that I'd joined Steem so there's extra verification.

Thanks, Gabriel. Fortunately I feel quite at home in the midst of anarchy. Now to figure out how to post an image!

That's probably the easiest way to verify myself -- short of what I did this morning, which was to look in mirror and say "yes, that's me." I posted a tweet about joining about two minutes ago.

Wait 'til we work together again to call me kind, George, because I remember irritating you deeply at one point. :-) BTW, I'm largely doing my own marketing on "Rape Culture Hysteria" and I'm

I'm not sure how much wisdom I have, mscleverclocks, but I have managed to feed myself for quite a while through words. Like I recently told an editor, we both make our living off air. I thank you for

You are pretty awesome yourself, George. One of the hardest working SF writers I know. And tolerant. Sometimes that's necessary when working with me. Thanks for all your help in getting established on

This is a bit surprising. I have never been asked to verify myself before but anyone can write to me at wendyATwendymcelroyDOTcom and I will be pleased to respond with a "yes, I just joined Steem."

Thank you as well, onetree. You should know that I have an extremely happy life, writing every day on a 40-acre farm with my husband of almost 30 years; this is why I may sound so calm about being on the

Thanks so much, Josh. This is my first day on Steemit and I am a bit lost. Give me a week and I'll be arrogant about navigating about. But, right now, any guidance is a godsend.