Nice story Pinky. Although no doubt it is an acurate description of your time as a 'new noobie' I have met many many people who have a totally different experience, most of whom have quit after their first few weeks .
Anyhow, as long as both the good and bad are represented...
It is a telling shame that people KNOW
MA won't do anything about their behaviour and as such show a total disregard for others (your mentor...)
Maybe
MA should be moreproactive?
Anyhow, grats on your beacon.