I think it
could be a bit scary being a newbie on here(it really depends on your constitution...your ability to bite back, but gently
).
It has been said in many other threads that
sometimes new members come here with the wrong attitude(I'm not entirely sure 'attitude' is quite the right word)...they encounter some flak and then spit the dummy and are never heard of again.
Some members (and they know who they are) use Accyweb as a cheaper version of E-bay.....they only come on when they want to offload something.....sell a phone or what have you. Invariably, these people do not contribute to the site...either by way of funds, or by posting.
I can remember coming here a long time ago and being in awe of some of the longstanding members....and I stood back for a good while getting the 'feel' of the place before posting.
It is by far the most interesting and varied forum(bar none) and it is the core of regular posters who make it like this.