If the forum is not free to all members as a discussion forum you wont be allowed to create an account and being able to post here im the first place, that been said, you are welcome amd you have all the resources it take to build a wealth of knowledge as far as bitcoin and cryptocurrency is concerned.
Always make sure that you read more than you posts and always ask the righ questions and make use of the foru search before you create any topics.
Just to clarify also what he mentioned, OP this is a free forum where ideas and information are being shared with one another. Even if our participation here is free, there are still certain rules and regulations that need to be followed in order to maintain the peace and order of the system.
Make sure that before you create posts in different boards, utilize first the search bar and input your question there because it may have been answered already. Lastly, read the rules and avoid the newbie mistake of falling into scams!
OP, I am a firm believer that your experience in this forum is all about the journey. The destination is only part of the bigger reward- which is the knowledge that you will learn, discover, and experience during your entire journey in this forum.