No problem Doug. I didn't think you were coming off like a jerk at all, just trying to put things into perspective a bit for you. While there are some full-time photographers here, many of us have full time jobs, businesses, etc., and aren't always logged on - as much as we may want to be.
We've all been there early in our membership where you finally get the nerve up to post something, and then you don't get any responses right away. :biggrin: Don't let that deter you from posting images in the future. As you continue to shoot, you should continue to improve and people will notice the difference.
I'm still fairly new here too, but I continue to learn from many of the members here. Having high end glass is great, but you don't "need" it to take spectacular photos.
During your time here you're going to meet tons of great people, all of whom are willing to lend a helping hand to help you get better at something we all enjoy. Keep shooting, ask questions, experiment, experiment and experiment some more!! Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your photos.