Pleasure to be noticed:D I've certainly gotten the warmest of welcomes and absolutely love it here. But for the many who haven't had such an easy time, I've been thinking about what the hinderance could be..

As I just mentioned to Kafke, it is easy for outgoing people- who know (or think) their contribution will be appreciated- to jump right in and start talking, sharing, and really digging deep in the good stuff that seems to be key to Hubski. It isn't easy for careful, reserved folks to throw themselves out there and say "Look at me!" Even if what they're sharing isn't about them. Who knows how many priceless ideas and discussions we're missing because the person who thought of them shied away from posting.

Who knows how many lurkers look at this friendly, awesome atmosphere of the same handful of people-minuscule compared to the innumerable commenters most are used to on places like reddit- and think, "holy shit, these guys all know each other and are best friends. I have no business here, I'll just listen to what they're taking about." It is to me much like sitting at the dinner table- or the bar- next to some intelligent or attractive people, and listening in because its not your place to really butt in. The only difference is- and this is what makes Hubski awesome- is that once you put yourself out there and do butt in, everyone gives you a big welcome and invites you into the discussion.

I dont have a solution per se, just making an observation.