I don't think it matters whether or not one has a title, or if one adheres to a particular sect. In my experience, the most important thing to do is learn the teachings directly from the buddha's words, and don't worry about what each sect interprets them as. Buddha himself encouraged us to question everything, and to explore our own understanding of the teachings. I've actually found that some Taoist principles are very complimentary to buddhist practice. But my point being, buddhism is simply a philosophy that delivers on what it pomises; and the more you work at understanding and following the path, the more you'll be able to take from it.

Guatama Sidhartha, I wish you the best of luck on this path, you'll learn more and more the longer you stick with it. and definately stick to your meditation practices, and when you've mastered them explore different methods. While I know some buddhists are rather casual about this, it's an essential step to understanding the true nature of the mind.
(on a little side note, shouldn't your name be "Sidhartha Guatama", not the other way around? I have actually heard it both ways so perhapse it's interchangeable, but I thought Sidhartha came first).