The problem is that as a noob, I haven't got anything that useful to contribute. And all the stupid questions, as we are constantly reminded, have already been answered somewhere. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Grammar could do with a bit of tidying up around here though. Would that be a useful contribution for the next few posts?
Maybe. But it's simple to get out 5 posts then lurk around in other parts of the forum that actually interest you wihout posting and bam - you're out of newbie jail.