This forum is one of the tamest and generally level headed forums I've ever browsed. Like PIGSTi said it is a community and the people who have been here the longest are going to be mates. Joining a forum and expecting to be best buds with everyone is like going to a pub and sitting at a random table of people expecting to be accepted straight away. But if you put in the time and contribute to the forum or the table at the pub than eventualy you should be accepted. The few people I have spoken to off the forums in real life have all been friendly and helpfull. Thats my 2 cents.