I was taking the PM way initially, have a nice long PM ready, sent it to more than 20 people, but wasn't working, so I though maybe try VMs lol xD.
Don't worry about being shy & all, I mean everyone who joined in wasn't familiar with each other initially. In fact if you're shy, it'd actually be a nice way meet people. And as an incentive you get a guarenteed emblem :P
About being ignored, I can assure you that won't happen, because Legendchu, the show's host is a very cool guy, my best friend out here & he'll always help you out if you have any issues.
Don't want to be pushy & all, but I'll surely want you to give it a thought, I'm sure you're going it love it out there.