I don't know who you are (but welcome back!)

I don't know honestly about the new member/ old member thing.

on one hand, a lot of newer members post their questions and never come back to check the replies, so I often wonder if the regulars just ignore those posts (it's a bad thing to say, but I believe that plays a part)

I also think though it's about how much is actually said in the thread.

it probbaly shouldn't be, but the more that's said and the more is described, the more members know how to help someone.