Am I the only one who thinks ~Di is being a bit too paranoid about this?
Hell, as an aspiring writer (Don't you love when people say that?), I'd like some insight from someone I've met and spoken to on 'teh internets' who's been published, repeatedly, and knows what in blazes they're talking about. I know damn well I would love to read your works, were I interested in the genre (or just because I love reading), and give feedback were it asked of me. Sorry, but I like to read...and from what I've seen in my lurking, you've a talent for clearly expressing yourself in posts.
So what's the problem? Why not tell people when they ask...surely you can trust some people here as they've proven the inherent goodness of their character in the past (Not without the occasional rough edge...but goodness nonetheless). Immediately assuming everybody is out to get you isn't good, and not being willing to accept the bad with the good when it comes to people's opinions on your work severely limits you...how can you fix what you don't know is broken?
Granted, you've most likely got your reasons (Negative past experiences) but I'd still like to know; why not?
Were I in your position, ~Di, I'd be much more willing to share my work with people here...if only to see what they thought of it and possibly recieve some serious, helpful critique. The sense of community here, regardless of Child's temerity, is strong enough that I'd consider not doing so to be an insult to them...
Sorry...just my two cents...and quite possibly my longest post here. Resume discourse.