Squad Battles - Is it for me?

[Kool Kat]

Gents:

I've been "flirting" with getting into the Squad Battles system... but need some SB vets to answer my questions.

Would I make a good SB player?

My Likes / Experience

WWII era combat. (East, West, or Pacific - not African front)
Platoon / company size (Been exclusive Campaign Series player)
Squad Battles scale is "squad" - individual men and vehicles - correct?
Tactical (of course!)
Have dabbled with AH Squad Leader (board game) - found it interesting. Could not stand Advanced Squad Leader - spent too much time reading / deciphering the rules... not enough time actually playing!

Questions

1. Which WWII Squad Battles game would be best for a newbie player? (e.g. Least difficult learning curve) I have a "fear" of getting bogged down in rules and such.

2. Which WWII Squad Battle game(s) are the more popular and played more as PBeM matches? I do NOT wish to play against the AI.

3. How active is the Blitz SB ladder?

4. Environment / atmosphere of the SB forums? Friendly? Helpful? Quiet?

5. What are the top 3 best qualities of the Squad Battles system?

6. What are 3 "not so good" things about the Squad Battles system?

Many thanks in advance for your responses!