Welcome, by the way.
Regarding one particular thread, I had to work really hard to get into that thread, because they only talked to previously established friends. THen one day I got pm with an appoligy about a recent post, just a minor mix up, and that started us chatting. THen when I posted on that thread, I was acknowledged by that one person and eventually others responded. BUt I had to work so hard for 6 months . . .it was no fun. so I bowed out. Much to my releif.
THis group is fun!! And sometimes naughty-- and Wisher has to set us straight again. SHe's the law.