From what I gather of what you are trying to say, you don't want to be seen a a newbie?
Fine. Then introduce yourself, tell us more about yourself, tell us more about what you know and how long you've been doing this.
The perfect avenue for that is here:
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/forum...oduce-Yourself!
After that is done, relax a bit.
Enjoy the scenery... Enjoy the people who post up their snakes.
No one is out to get you... It's about learning and growing and enjoying Ball Pythons.
Don't get defensive. Don't jump to conclusions. Don't treat people like you DON'T want to be treated.
Just take it for what it's worth, learn from it, and move on.
It makes life that much more satisfying.