I'm new here so please be honest but nice.

Why do I feel like I'm in one of those "naked at school" dreams?

Get over it. The essay is way deep dude... Seriously, you need a rewrite. Include information on who you are and what you seek.

I agree. Little more info... I would pass it by if I saw it...

I think its nice...really nice!

Thanks for the handful of quick and honest replies. I guess "putting myself out there" is something I will need to work on.

I'm stepping WAY out of my comfort zone by being a member and participating in the forums.

It's not so much of a confidence issue as it is that I'm just not use to this kind of interaction. Don't get me wrong, I am no stranger to forums. I guess I just need to get my sea-legs under me. I'm used to good ol' fashioned conversation as a means of getting to know somebody more intimately.

Any advice on how I can loosen up other than a bottle of vodka?

honestly,,, i think you're nuts
but you got more guts then me

good luck to ya

just chill man. Dont rush into things if u dont want to. i know wat u mean cuz when i first started i was very wary of what i poted in the forums but now i just post whatever. move at ur on pace and welcome

here is how i treat it. do you play any games? I do no doubt. Treat it like any game forum or pretty much any at all. That's the best way to get people interested i think. Be yourelf let people take it or leave it as they choose bro.