I've been registered for quite some time, but didn't really post. Then came back sometime late last year (think it might have been a comp at the time) and ever since I have been here.

Old members are definitely not hostile. Yes it does take some time to work yourself into the community, just like with a new group of strangers, but once you do it is great.

Starting off with negative comments, without posting any solutions or ideas to the things you find negative will definitely not help.