Cant believe im just hearing about this now!!!
If the site and forum that has apparently a no go zone i think having a massive skype chat room will be the best!!
I actually used to help run one with some guys in the US, it was massive, we had people from all over the world so there was always someone online to help newbies out!
If the OP is interested in starting one up im defiantly up for it.
This thread was started last year, so im not exactly sure where it all stands at the moment??