Yes, it can be a tough crowd here, but also a very helpful crowd. You sometimes just need a tough skin. Just read some of the other posts and how folks have helped here, even the newbies.
A suggestion might be that when you start a thread, stay engaged and ask the questions. Don't just dodge in and out. That tends to make folks think you are wasting their time and leaves you wide open.
Just my 2 cents...
