Welcome Ninja201! The forums are a great place to be at, so you should be active here and in-game. How you like it here and do not forget to read the rules before posting in the forums.
Welcome to Toribash! I hope you enjoy your stay ^_^ I suggest being active on forum, as it helps a lot and it's fun Have fun and remember to follow the rules!
Here is a guide on protecting your account. The best way to make friends would probably be to join a clan or organization. Being active on irc and the forums also helps.