As someone who has always been hesitant to get involved in discussions, I would just like to comment that if I had joined the lyst in the last couple of weeks I would have immediately fled in terror! The worry that remarks might result in a personal attack does not encourage new members to participate.
I attended Redemption, which was my first convention, and although I recognised some of the badge names as members of this lyst I was too shy to come and introduce myself! I did talk briefly to Judith Proctor however, who I found to be friendly and helpful. I hope to go to the next Redemption - by which time, I may have been brave enough to share my opinions with you all!
Hev