Man... I remember that I lurked around for a few weeks before joining/posting. I'm used to Livejournal/Dreamwidth based fandom, which is an entirely different kettle of fish, and forum-format has always stressed me out (as soon as you post, it pushes the topic to the top of the page,
noooo I want to
hide, don't look at me). I still get kind of shy about posting here (...he says, even with over a thousand posts. I know, I know) but it's getting easier over time. : D Still feel so new though, even though I've been here since, like, August.
Also I used to be quite a silent person when I didn't have anything important to say. Now you can't shut me up!
And I'm very glad that you don't shut up. : D