This thread has some interesting aspects. I have felt the "cold" club and also the "warm" club, yet in my observation it is really certain people that are just not going to be friendly no matter what. There is a difference in a friendly group of people and the you know whats.
It would seem to me that the club should at least be friendly by welcoming the newby then after they are informed of all the ropes let him/her figure it out on their own with what ever instruction required. By definition there are some arogant folks in this world and what we believe to be some real buttheads.
For me the best rule of thumb when I look in the mirror, is the reflection I first look at and spend the most time with should be my own.
