That's a funny way of welcoming someone. A persona is all well and good in roleplays, but this isn't your OOC, it's somebody's introductory thread and angling it towards yourself just makes you look like a child. 
Nine, don't take him to heart, he's an example of a vociferous minority.

Welcome to RPG, man! If you're a tabletop player, feel free to hit me up sometime, I'm brewing a game or two for bi-monthly sessions!
Hope you enjoy yourself, I'm sure you'll fit right in!