Imagine you're starting a fresh as a beginner with the knowledge that you have now and how things are in 2026 (not when you originally started).
What advice would you give those newbies?
Join the forum and read lots prior to sending DMs for hook-ups in the local area.
All the DOs n DON'Ts are here and free to read.
And..If you're monotropic, study polytropism
Adjust your expectations and once you've done that adjust them again.
This stuff isn't important it's a fun hobby if it starts causing any sort of stress it's best to step back