As a newbie I was/am happy as can be if one was responding to my posts. I cannot understand how some don't bother to respond. Even if it's days later but still, try to engage.
I get it if you are hesitant to engage to other posts in the beginning. I felt like a creep the first weeks, but being consistent people sort of get to know you and some sort of relationship is building up.
RE: Random Advice for Hive Newbies