If you treat us all online, the same way as you would face to face, you will soon be chatting to interesting people from all walks of life. Starting off on the "New Posts" tab, will show what is being discussed by current members. If you go to the forums too soon, keep an eye on the dates before you reply to a specific member. Meanwhile, Your resident Nutty Professor is around, to deal with classical music and opera, along with everything from a heart attack to a broken washing machine.
Do you use Bosch appliances, they need a lot less fixing. This is how I describe members, before they joined HF. Just follow the subtitles.