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I can empathize with you, my reception was rather chilly. Ah well, I do love it here!I'm not much of a joiner. I tend to feel as though I put people off with my, shall we say, enthusiasm. But I did try once...felt out of place. Didn't make any "friends" and let it expire. I am much happier here.
I think that is a more common issue than not. I have certainly heard from folks that love their groups and actively want to attract new members. But I have also heard a lot of negatives, particularly in terms of judging contests etc. Apparently the upper echelons like any organization, tend to attract type "A" personalities. We know them better as rivet counters in our hobby, and while the pursuit of accuracy is to be commended, poorly applied it can take the wind out a new modelers sails in a hurry. I like the approach you see in these forums. Gentle nudges and observations usually combined with an "attaboy" to take any sting out.I was a member for a number of years, I just never had the time to take advantage of it like I wanted.
I'm not much of a joiner. I tend to feel as though I put people off with my, shall we say, enthusiasm. But I did try once...felt out of place. Didn't make any "friends" and let it expire. I am much happier here.