I was a lurkerer back then, when The Ftalk started, and finally decided to sign up. Still, I'm in lurk mode, reading those posts.
This is the place where I understand layout designing, a bit. Yet there are some things about HTML and CSS that I don't understand. But hey, I can tweak my Tumblr and Multiply account a little bit. I haven't tweaked my own friendster account back then, been lazy doing it. One thing I've learned about layout designing is to not overdo it.
Another thing I've learned is on how to use Photoshop. I've done some, er, designs way back, but I think they're not good. Because of Ftalk, I learn a few tricks regarding editing pitures and such.
The most important I've learned here in Ftalk, is how to deal with THE internet. A fun yet dangerous place.
That's all.