One other thing to keep in mind is that sometimes people will be on the forum but idling, so if you send a message they won't see it right away. I keep the main page up just so I can refresh every once in an hour or four to check for interesting posts. Other than that I'm usually doing other things, which is why I didn't reply to that bunch of VMs you sent me the other day.

Keep in mind also that it takes time to become a member of any community. You'll get along with some people and not with others, just like the RL version. Following the forum rules and not going overboard with the VMs and such will help you be seen as less of "another annoying noob" and more as "Hey, it's Ryu". =P

Don't get me wrong, I like chatting (honestly, anyone who isn't looking to make social connections shouldn't be joining forums lol) and I don't really have a problem with you, you're just bubbly lol. I work with someone who has your kind of personality and bubbly people can be a little overwhelming sometimes for us quieter people. XD

~DragonHeart~