Hi Kristen,
I read through the posts and it seems most replies were saying STAY, LEARN and SHARE, we welcome you. You are going to get different opinions when you tell a story or ask for advice. Some of us are blunt , others can criticize in such a way, you feel good for just trying.
YT has many kinds of people, some of us are 'over the top' and not in the least tolerant. IMHO I feel the good far out weighs the negtive. I consider YT one of the most valuable sources of information I have ever found. I encourage you to keep coming back.