Hello Objectivists, I am relatively new to the site. I signed up a few months ago but I have yet to really get my feet wet. Now is the time. When I first came upon the site I was very relieved to see a forum with such a "casual" atmosphere. Since reading the first few chapters of The Fountainhead I have long wished to converse with individuals who truly understood the ideas being discussed in Rand's books. It seems that we finally have a place. I have been familiar with Objectivism for about 12 years now. During college I was heavily engrossed in reading everything that I could about Rand and/or Objectivism. Since then I have varied my level of reading and discussion regarding the subject. I have maintained my level of personal commitment to the beliefs despite a lack of support and understanding from most of my fellow humans. I look forward to being inspired by the ideas exchanged here. Michael Perry
