Steve I agree, I first came here, and just lurked, and read the posts. The one thing I noticed, unlike other sites, there wasn't any name calling or arguing, perhaps a few diagreements on subjects and details, but always done with repect, and dignity.
So I also figured I'd become a member.
I signed up for the M1 Campaign, and never having built an M1, and knowing nothing about it, found it amazing the post of the campaign, and all the help and encouragement to continue, and finish it. Nowhere did any negitive or nasty posts appear, and all questions were answered promptly, and with dignity, to all questioneers.
Then I figured I was a member, enjoying the place on a daily basis, so what not join the A-Guard. Haven't regretted it since.
Here I have found some of the best modellers, from around the world, all willing to share their experience, in a rather relaxed place without the ego, chest-pounding, that goes on at so many other sites.
Think I'll ship-over when the this enlistment is up.