I appreciated your thread on deals, too. I've been here a few months longer than you, but still feel like such a newbie - trying to get the lay of the land - what's acceptable, what's not - things not to comment on, etc. I think by coming to something new we walk in on some history that we don't know about (like between specific members, for example). I just try contribute when I can and, of course, get lots of tips, etc.
Natalie