Visitors' poll

Hello All:

I've been visiting the website for over a year now, and would love to participate eventually. But I wonder if this site allows people to register under a pseudonym or "nom de plume" (would that be "nom de pinceau" for painters?).

I'm not a full-time painter but a hobbyist, yet for professional and just general privacy reasons I'm not keen on participating under my real name. I admire everyone here who does, yet I'm sure there are other visitors who like me have qualms about putting their identity on the WWW. Perhaps for professional artists, especially those seeking additional commissions, this might not be an issue. Just wondering...