Dont get in a ruffle David. It has been an ongoing problem here.
The symptoms are usually.
1: Someone the regulars dont recognise is the poster.
2: Little or no introduction.
3: Brief posts that tout another site or service.
4: The same or simular posts on multiple threads.
5: No music uploaded on the poster's site.
Being you met all but the last cardinal symptom, I am not surprised the regulars stood off a bit.
The Forum here is a pretty diverse group of musicians who enjoy sharing music, comentary, and information related to equipment theory and technique. There have also been some great music to develope out of colaboration between members. Some have actually met and become friends from across the country.
Welcome to the forum.
I'll be by your place to check out your music.
After all thats why were here!
George