This isn't really anything most decent forums don't have. If you can't even make the initial posts needed to get out the newbie forum, then you should really be asking yourself if there isn't a more suitably-oriented forum for you.

Hey there, nice to see you all  

Still relatively new to bitcoin, but I got recommended this place from a friend of mine (over at another forum in fact). Hoping to make the most of it, even if I am late to the party.