Speaking as someone who has been given help several times...it is hard. And it can be embarrassing to ask for help, I just decided to ask anyway. I was a Wacko for a year before I finally (with help) got an avatar, then quickly put one in for my sister,(btw - hers is a quilted lighthouse wall hanging she designed and made) before I forgot how. I don't know if you can make it easier, but that would be great.
Rich, I will come up with some ideas for lighthouse forums.