Originally Posted by Frankfast

Agreed. I was sidetracked by a couple of posters that advocated having only a front brake on bikes that coast or using only the front brake in slippery conditions. Maybe there was a misunderstanding regarding my use of a rear brake. I would by no means apply only the rear brake except to scrub off speed or to compliment the front brake in coming to a stop. That's my personal preference. On a fixed gear bike I believe that there is no need for a rear brake since the rear wheel can be controlled by the rotation of the crank.
Anyway, I intend to keep riding fixed gear since it is a new experience for me and a change of pace to my geared bike. Variety in life keeps me going.