I've met so many wonderful people in chat and learned from their experiences. We've discussed everything from proper format to influences on our writing. And the best thing about the chats are the regulars who come in and you end up learning about their lives aside from just screenwriting. You hear their stories and life concerns, so in a way it becomes a reflection of story telling becoming story telling. From everything I've learned there is no replacement for the drama called life.
Newcomers are always welcome.
In my case, I've had a lot of requests for my screenplays from posting loglines on the net. But I do understand it's not for everybody. People are still very concerned about posting their material if only a logline on line. And always check out someone before you send your material. But I do think it's important to stand out.