Overall we're not that scary are we?

It's all relative. If you think jumping into a community with little insight to what it is and just opening your mouth and saying/asking all sorts of crap without thought is OK and then when you get snubbed or told to shut it because you crossed lines of respect that you should use in the real, non-internet world is being treated unfairly, than maybe it is a bit scary.

But myself, I'd never walk into some small club or bar or store where there's an obvious group of locals who know each other and just act like I'm "one of them." It's a public place, so me being there isn't WEIRD, but I'd just chill, look around, observe, if I had a question I REALLY can't answer myself by just looking around, than it's cool and I'd ask. If I introduce myself, say "hey, this is cool, I'm interested" and be respectful, it's cool, no one cares.

But if I walked in and start barking about all sorts of junk that has nothing to do with the type of place I'm in and tried blending in with no reason and asking questions where the answer is sitting on a shelf in front of me with a sign ("how much is this?" ::sign above says $1.50::) I wouldn't be shocked if I got a cold stare or snotty remark.

This isn't Wal Mart.

When I joined, this board had the most mature and laid back attitude I've ever seen on an internet message board, people were truly helpful if help was TRULY needed and no one saw it as being "elitist" or "jerky" at the time.

Like someone mentioned in that particular thread, act on the internet like you would in person. Treat this board as a small club or bar. Though public, it takes a while to settle in and be respectful and aware and if you're NOT don't be surprised to be treated not-so-warmly.

It's pretty easy.

They WOULD like that..."Hey look, we can be massive d0uchebags, but if you wanna sell us stuff for less than retail, come on in!"

Nothin but a bunch of self righteous pricks over there.

most of us are self righteous pricks they say...I say, what's wrong with that? Better to be known as something that not be known at all.
but I am curious to know what they consider kaiju...especially from a guy named supercollector.

Liquid is infamous!

a lot of those guys are members here.

ban them all.

Some of them seem scarred for life over this board. Is it really that bad for some people? Im fairly new and had no problems, but I learned what this board was about by reading first and asking questions later.