Why is posting here intimidating? There's this perception of this community being full of super serious users who are always in a ready position to pounce and c

Why is posting here intimidating? There's this perception of this community being full of super serious users who are always in a ready position to pounce and criticize others. There are a handful who are like that, but for the most part, if you post anything that carries even the smallest ounce of intelligence, and are respectful, which really isn't hard to do, people will welcome you. I think people are more likely to post here because there is something to be gained from the discourse that happens. I can walk away learning something new, whether it be through argumentation, or an 'Ask IN' post. You don't get that on Digg.