AS i say, i accept the need to express one's personality or "self" and the SIG is a way of doing this.

The problem arises when the sig is rather long and not approprate for the topic of discussion. Coupled with the fact that the meduim is multinational.

If any of us are to be accepted by our peers, we need to ensure that we both express our individuality (for sanitys sake) and also not offend our make ourselves appear too different.

To follow a religion or belief surely must be acceptable, its a personal thing and pretty much the norm. To promote that following very overtly is probably asking for some adverse comment and will probably been seen as unacceptable by some.

If someone follows a religion or belief and abides by it, surely this will affect that way that their persona is percieved by others. Is it necessary to overtly pronounce what the folowing is. If you are liked and respected, people will warm to you and follow in your footsteps. Regardless of the religion or belifs involved.