The answer to your second question is definitely yes. You can do a quick Google search to find a list of things to avoid.
Did you intro on the intros thread at the top of the post? (Maybe you did and I just missed you.) One of the best things about the Bump forums is they form a true community, and it's not just a bunch of people you don't recognize, so if you take the time to introduce yourself and get to know others and participate in weekly threads you can really get a lot out of it. There's also a READ THIS FIRST post at the top explaining all the weekly threads.
Re: Hair and body products
Did you intro on the intros thread at the top of the post? (Maybe you did and I just missed you.) One of the best things about the Bump forums is they form a true community, and it's not just a bunch of people you don't recognize, so if you take the time to introduce yourself and get to know others and participate in weekly threads you can really get a lot out of it. There's also a READ THIS FIRST post at the top explaining all the weekly threads.