Pulling My Hair Out - Why does this have to be so complex

I mistakenly did not select the 'Power up 100%' option for a couple of posts and accrued some Steem. Today I decided to transfer these Steem into Savings. Well, I have no idea why this should be such a complicated affair.

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So when starting the transfer I get ...

@themagus

Password or WIF

This operation requires your Active or Owner key or Master password.

So I go fetch this one .....

ACTIVE

The active key is used to make transfers and place orders in the internal market.

I paste that key in and it tells me I need an active key ???????????? I tried clicking on 'Show Private Key' for posting etc... all the visible and hidden keys give the same response.

{meanders off to find someone MUCH smaller to beat up}

Okay I feel much better now, though I cannot say the same for the crippled midget I vented my anger on.....

If I am logged in and posting, why does it ask me to log in when doing the transaction? I is dazed and confused.
Hopefully in 2 years time when I may want to start utilizing some of my Steem Power I will have a smoother ride.

But in the meantime can someone please clarify my shortcomings here.... would be much appreciated... even if it is just pointing me to a place where I can read up about this!!

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