Hey. I think that is probably right. I think that people do try and be friendly and welcoming but that (in boards as in life) one is more likely to find that others take an interest in us if we express an interest in them first...

I try (especially) to reply to people when I can see that those people put a lot of time and effort into replying to me. I mean I do read more widely and try and do more for people who I don't know very well. Sometimes time is limited, though. And in those times, I guess people tend to stick to their friends.

I think that the fastest way to be accepted as a member of a community here is to show that you are good at giving as well as receiving.