So, with 50-odd posts under my belt I'm not really "new" but as the majority of those are one or two responses in a thread with vast swaths of time between postings, I figured that somewhat more regular posting (a trend I hope continues, as a step towards being less of a hermit) merited a thread here. SO. I generally have enjoyed lurking, as the forum here reminds me quite a lot of one I used to post on in that it's filled with intelligent folks with a variety of interests, and not just a cesspool of prepubescent bravado and trolling (as I've unfortunately found other communities to be). Anyway, I guess that's my introductory speech, so I look forward to talking more with everyone as time goes on. Cheers!