Thanks for starting this thread. I'm also a new guy and looking to get into this hobby. I'm not at all afraid to say that I'm completely chicken to see it through just yet, mainly because of the legalities surrounding it.
Reading through everyone's posts makes me feel much better about eventually taking part as well as offers great insight in what is proper protocol.
Now, once I learn all of the acronyms I'll be set!
So once again thanks and hi everyone! :)