...why people on this forum have started referring to themselves in the third party. Not a criticism, but Bill is just curious.

That is a very good question Lonely Dreamer was afraid to ask

Cher Bill,
Windswept is thinking you may be referring to him and has therefore asked me to respond on his behalf.
The reason is simple, Windswept the fan is completely barking mad.
Let's face it, he'd have to be. To travel all those miles, to go to all of those shows and to have purchased all of those albums in multiple formats and to listen to a particular artist on a daily basis and to muse over every note is not, the actions of a totally sane individual.
That said, his alter ego, who shall remain nameless, is completely sane. Consequently Windswept has asked him to express his opinions on all Roxology related issues on his behalf.
Clear?
a bien tôt,
(on behalf of) Windswept.
PS. I also read somewhere that to refer to yourself in the third person is the ultimate ego trip which I thought was hilarious, so I thought I'd do it.

Nice one! Funny enough, it ain't just you. I know it's a self effacing and I think it's pretty funny. I enjoy your posts - keep it up!