Hey Reluhcs Welcome

crushed to death and/or jumping my Big Wheel over a razor blade filled pit never got any less terrifying. [/b]
Sounds like similar nightmares to the one I had as a kid, when having a fever

I used to tell my Mom about it. I think she got freaked out[/b]
Haha.. I know what you mean. My mother is real worried about me

Do you feel that you have a better than average success rate when \"adopting\" a newbie? [/b]
Hard to say. I think the biggest advantage is that the adoptee keeps focussed a lot easier, when they have a direction (which the adopter helps with)
Remember though, an adopter isn't really meant to spoonfeed and coddle the adoptee. Its really up to the adoptee to try things out.
I believe its does usually give a better than avg success, but it still really depends on the adoptee. Some people are the type that don't need a guide or mentor...