Welcome
Well, you said you aren't trying to hide your identity but did I miss seeing your name in your post somewhere? Of course there is the registration but if you want to be transparent it seems you would want members to know who you are? It doesn't sound like what you did before was a big deal but it sounds like you might have been a little mousey
.....live and learn.
ps...not sure about the tintype right now. Assuming it's a catchers mask and other equipment it is neat but not super valuable unless there is something extraordinary about the content.