Reaching out is what I do. Seasoned editors can get frustrated at new editors. So anyone who provides a useful welcome like you did deserves seeking out and thanking. I encourage you to continue such work. It really helps.

 Treasure? Now now. Go easy. Anyway, I do not get turned off easily. I made early mistakes. They were my fault. I learned how to correct them. I have been around enough boards in my time to learn a new one quickly enough.

 Each to their own. I am truly sorry a GA has not come your way yet. It will. In the meantime, helping people the way you do needs to be treasured. Keep it up.