But in grand scheme of things, if you're really easily offended by random anonymous strangers over the internet, then the internet is probably not for you.
And definitely not bitcointalk, which does indeed have a prickly atmosphere. You either suck it up and deal with it or you leave--you're not going to change anybody's behavior by complaining that they're being mean. And frankly, half the reason why older members are "rude" to newbies is because newbies have caused most of the problems, whether it's shitposting for bounties, spamming, necrobumping, or what have you--and all without first reading the rules.
And in the first place, if your main intention was to learn, you'd just ignore those "rude people" and just continue doing your research.
Yeah, and if learning is the goal, you would do well to just lurk here for a few months before registering. That way, you'd get a sense of what the bitcointalk culture is like ahead of time, and you'd be prepared (or you just wouldn't create an account). I don't understand why someone would just join a forum without visiting it at least a few times beforehand. I've done that for every forum I've ever been a member of.
I just want to publish as many posts as possible and make some contributions.
Ah, so you wanted to join a bounty/signature campaign as soon as possible, and you just want the forum to be nice and comfortable for you. Got it.
Are young people these days learning how to grow a spine and not be so fuckin' snowflakey? I'm guessing by the content of OP's post that he's probably in his 20s or even younger. If this so-called rudeness bothers him so much, it makes me wonder how he functions in real life.
I disagree with every word you say, but I respect your right to speak.
You only represent yourself, not other old users.