Yeah I think the thing is, over the last couple of years, a kind of understanding and bond between the stuck in members has formed, which can be intimidating to new people. So newer members may feel that the bonds lock out others.
I dunno.
I do agree here, but this does go for any website. I'm notorious for website hopping, and this is probably the 4th website that I've been a mostly active member on, and the initial getting into a community is always interesting. Some are welcoming, one I asked to be a developer and immediately became second in command
and most have a very tight knit community where fitting in is sometimes impossible.
The only reason I am here is because of Bla. If it wasn't for Blacraft I wouldn't be here, the only reason I am on Blacraft is because I was playing Civ 5 with him when I mentioned Minecraft.