No, we didn't assume you were using a time machine and were from the future.
We assumed that you were trying to make us think you were using a time machine and were from the future. We assumed you were laying a baited hook like several have done before, so people responded to you with doubt, rather than welcome.
I mean, if you were just posting an announcement to say you had joined, then why not write, "Hi all, I've just joined this forum." Instead, your message text was chosen (conscious or not) to attract and mislead. To now claim that "...all I was doing was introducing myself to the members of the message board, not my fault..." doesn't quite make it.
But, if you've been reading all the Time Travelling and Titor postings, you must have seen that many people enjoy disecting issues and playing games with words, exercising their brains. You've made a good splash and we hope to read more from you.
Of course the Roman equivalent for Hephaestus was Vulcan, god of Volcanoes. The temptation to quake and erupt in response is there I am sure, but I would also point you to the planet Vulcan, whencefrom Spock doth quote - "Live long and Prosper"
Of course if you're a weiner you'll probably accuse me and others of obsessive behavior and mental issues.