Helping noobs is never a waste of time.
Welcome to Res! You'll love it here, and although it may be a bit overwhelming at first, everyone here is so nice that you'll get the hang of it.
A good way to make friends is to talk to people on forums. I believe there are a couple people who just make chat threads (myself included) and it is a great way to get to know a good friend! Never be shy to ask something. If you have any questions, shoot me an rmail and I'll be happy to answer them.