I have no problem with new players because we were all there at one point in time. Keep playing and enjoy. After all it is a game. Joke around and don't let people get to you. That's what I try/tried to do.
Now in reference to your "." thread... It was pointless. People come to the forums to read interesting threads. Instead of making a pointless one make it a thread that people will want to read and comment on. A discussion of you will instead of ".". Just a suggestion.
Best of luck to you!
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J