Don't listen to people to tell you what you 'should have done' by looking for info elsewhere your new to the game and thats okay, you asking in the right place anyway thats for sure. These people, lets call them the "noob tribe" as it seems to be a favourite word of theirs, need to help beginners not put them off.

I know i have just signed up to Bitcointalk but have been involved in cryptos for some time so feel free to PM me if you need any help.