I mock, therefore I am

[HairOfTheDog]

Well if I went in blundering about and thrashing mindlessly and stepping into conversations and situations I was completely unfamiliar with, someone might accuse me of being a sock puppet. Wouldn't want that to happen, I hear it's annoying.

I would guess it might be. You should avoid doing that. BUT, if you instead were just yourself, learned as you went along, and engaged with those who engaged you first (and repeatedly thereafter), some might call it getting to know people, being adventurous, and having a good time. If others had a good time ocassionally at your expense in the process, not much of a problem for a mature person, like yourself.

At least you took your hands out of your pockets long enough to write that sweet little response to my post. Progress...

P.s. "sock puppet" isn't an accusation I've seen around here; it's not an issue.