Couple hints things ive leared as i am new as well.
Read the rules and faq
put your location in your settings that way if you ever sell anything people will know where you are
Last but not least don't mention the 50 post rule.... when you under the 50 post rule you don't speak about 50 post rule
Most of all contribute and have fun also ignore the turds
this message will self destruct in 3..2...4 oh **** public school.
Also, keep in mind, until you reach 50 posts all posts that are not deemed 'quality' or considered 'one liners' will be deleted and will not count towards your 50 posts.