Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules.
Now, i am not sure if you know, but we have an IRC chat room that you can participate. ASB is, in general, far more enjoyable with the chat, as it is the best way to get to know the rest of us and ask all sorts of questions