This is the place to come for fun and information. Take it from a relatively new convert. You are welcome here. Last year I was a typical weekend hiker that knew very little about long distance hiking. I still am lacking much information, but I am doing it safely now. I can accredit that success mostly to the crew on this site. They are nuts, but very helpful. If you don't mind smiling while getting great first hand advice, this is the place for you. Come on in. The water is fine and there is no teeth to fear.
Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball.