Hello,
I made this account a while ago ,when I first started learning about Go, but I haven't got around to posting anything yet. I'm still fairly new to the game, so I have almost no knowledge of strategy or opening moves. I mainly play with a friend IRL, who is also a beginner, and with programs like: GnuGo and Smart Go. I have also played on IGS, where I get beaten a lot . But lately, I have gotten more serious about playing, and I want to improve.

So, I thought now would be a great time to join this site.

I'll be posting here a lot

Have you already tried to play on KGS? IMHO this server is much more beginner-friendly. Most of us are playing there as well. There is also a special room "LifeIn19x19".

Welcome to the world of go.

Cool, I'll definitely switch over to KGS then.