Hmmm... "Babysteps...Grand Magnate...3,044 posts..." Seems to me you've followed through on something (something for which a lot of us are grateful).

Yes, the program you're describing is different from participating in this online community. As a come-and-go-as-you-please outreach, it sounds low-pressure. Personally, I would still be severely uneasy, but if you feel up to it, more power to you!