You are welcome to this great community of intellectuals. You would have heard about the great benefits you may get from this community, most especially the financial aspect.
I will like to implore you not focus only on that, but also the benefits of connecting and communicating with great minds.
You may get less audience and upvoters at an earlier stage, but with commitment and dedication from you, you will certainly excel here.
You are welcome once again.
RE: Well this is slightly easier than awkwardly trying to introduce myself in a room full of strangers...