[Beruthiel]

I remember when I was a newbie (not all that long ago) it was very daunting for me, trying to fit in with everyone. I did open one of those 'its been discussed before' threads and I got the 'search function please' reply and they told me if they wanted answers PM a mod. That didn't really help, I didn't even know who the mods were until I'd been around for a few weeks. I think its really intimidating PMing a Mod or even another poster, it just felt weird and I was always afraid that I would just be regarded as dumb or stupid.

I realise now that everyone here is really nice and friendly and if I did have a question I'd probably PM someone about it but I think to newbies you simply have no idea where to go or who to ask. Maybe when you sign up you should get a PM from someone, telling them personally what they can do if they have a question.

Its also very strange coming into a place where everyone has a friend and you feel very out of place because everyone is chatting away. Its like going to a new school, but a lot harder because you can easily be ignored.