LOL at eleltea ...
Now, I think that el granting rookie a chance for personal redemption is a generous thing to do and I'm sure everyone will admire el for being so gracious ... but it brings up what I think is a good point and I just GOTTA ask in the hopes that maybe someone can 'splain it to me ...
For some time now, when newbies announce themselves on here, I mention in a clear, but non-threatening manner, that they should send a 'please welcome me' cigar to ALL the participants on the board ... I try to encourage them to send decent smokes to all of us too, so that no newbie will try to unload any Chuck Norris specials on anyone 'cept DaveyG who claims to like 'em ...
(which reminds me ... where IS Davey these days, anyway?).
But, back on topic (sorry to digress) ... why do you suppose it is, that despite the fact that I offer newbies a chance for redemption with EVERYONE, many of those who stand to benefit by my selfless efforts tend to chide me?