I think I probably agree with the majority of the points made previously - but would also add a few more.

I appreciate not everyone is in the same boat emotionally or psychologically. Some in the hobby may have specific needs or issues - whether long term or short term.
Either way, those needs or issues can impact in how they feel in different surroundings.
Posts elsewhere in the forum probably demonstrate that and paint the picture in a clear manner.

There are also the cliques that appear and whilst I have no interest in that aspect as far as the hobby goes, it is clear that the desire of some to be in a clique or create one happens on an all to frequent basis.
Just look at all the petty squabbling that has taken place on this forum, never mind elsewhere.

If someone isn't in the clique, they can't camouflage or blend in amongst the group and gain confidence that way.
However if someone doesn't have the confidence to enter a clique - then there is the vicious circle.

All I would say to anyone, is to be yourself and do your own thing. If it isn't the done thing, the 'norm' - so what.
If what is said or done isn't accepted by a clique, so what.
Life goes on and there are many more important things to consider, as opposed tto worrying what anyone else thinks or says.