22and25 posted:It's certainly not required but are you seriously puzzled as to why someone would announce it without it being a requirement? They are proud. They want to identify with their new tribe. They earned ultimate recognition for years of hard work.
Never said that. Me? I would post it everywhere and pin it. That's why I asked? It's like getting engaged and telling no one and hiding the ring. I don't know why anyone would do that? Unless you had a good reason to hide it?