hello tirekyll
When I first joined in 2006 I was intermittently active in the community. Now I am beginning to know who is who here and what issues I share with which people and I find the community more helpful.
And a bonus is I know a number of unusual people who I can share my bizarre sense of humor with and they laugh at my jokes.
There are really are a number of different levels to the community and I hope as you spend time here you find the people and forums that benefit you and that you enjoy.