Its important, espeacally for new players, to understand tier placement. Advance too quickly, and you're in the Master tier before you know it. It can be frustrating playing against the best players...not to mention there is no going back. For this reason alone, it has been suggested that many escape to new accounts (which is not allowed), after realizing their mistake and knowing they'd be happier, and much more successful, in a another tier.
Everyone has there own expectations. If you want to play with people at about the same skill level, play rated rounds and post all your scores. And if you need more info on how this site works, check out the information over there----------------->
Joey