Better to get to know the folks here first by participating... on or off list... after 5 posts you can PM.
Also, its good to note that "7xS type folks" are... heh...
very varied. Might not be what you are expecting... of course I think that's a good thing.
--gabe
PS: and don't post any personally identifying info, if you don't mind.
I have friends that you probably don't want in common.