I always tell people, If you want to learn, then participate.I fear I'm in the same category
I've been hounded out (or totally ignored) from other fora for asking questions that "everybody knows the answer to" or for "posting in the wrong forum".
Guys, if I know the answer why the flip did I post the question?
If it's in the wrong place, mods move it (I'm a mod on another forum, it's hardly major effort)!
Ask questions, and ask a lot of questions.
Keep in mind, that the DIY solar community is like none I've been in before and I've been in a whole bunch of them from flight control systems, mechanical engineering, bla bla, even RC, and so forth.
For whatever reason, it's not very open, explorative, fluent, or stimulative.
The good thing is, there's a whole bunch of people here who put a respectable effort to reach out and help out members. Too many to name each, but I'm sure they already know whom I'm talking about.
I guess what I'm saying is, don't be discouraged to ask questions.
Do your research, ask more questions, be persistent, share with others, and enjoy the exchange with the good ones here.
Participate!
