Hi, Bryce!
I'm not the "Welcome Wagon" here, I mostly just lurk and occasionally add my $0.02 to the discussions. I have never sent a message to the probes but still enjoy the site tremendously! From your questions it appears to me that YOU *GET IT* and are a welcome addition to the group. The MARSupials are as diverse a group as you are likely to encounter on any web site and welcome new members with open arms. Since the probes are out of contact over the weekend it gets kind of quiet around here then, but expect some friendly greetings come Monday morning! If you have time before then why not post a message introducing yourself all proper like and tell us a little bit about yourself? As time goes on you will no doubt learn more about US than you might want! LOL! Again, WELCOME ABOARD!
PEACE-THE FINAL FRONTIER!
Uncle Bob