The Welcome Area is one of the busiest parts of the forum (especially the Open Discussion area), including new members, full members, guests and mods alike. It's near the top and is a very vibrant part of the forum.

It used to be called the Nursery a couple of years back, and was located at the bottom of the forum, but The Traveler changed its name and relocated it to encourage more of an audience from established members as well as new members.

Don't worry, you'll be promoted when the time comes. The Welcome Area is a very busy place and a great place to post, so I wouldn't worry too much that your queries will not be read or answered.

New members can be just as well travelled as established members. There is no discernible link between membership and lengthiness of travel. We are all at different levels along different paths, regardless of our membership status.

Peace

Macre