You have to put yourself out there. Do not worry about what another member is going to think. That many people actually probably post right now. The video game forums are viewed by more forum guest.
Your a veteran by now, stick your nose out there. You deserve the same respect as any one else no matter what time they joined. I can probably remember people that was rude back then, but I'd still have a conversation with that person.
I loved posting here on SuperCheats, it was like a get away home. It's were I really started my social experience, online anyways.