Don't let us scare you off.
The resource you have available here is too valuable to ignore just because some old, or not-so-old-, farts banter back and forth and take digs at you. Don't be afraid to ask questions and don't be afraid to question the answers you get and ask for clarification when needed.
And don't get upset if we hijack your threads, just pull us back on track occasionally. Life is serious but not all the time.