i gotchu:

• red is the best color
• always buy singles (unless it's over a dollar, then write the rules text on an index card and draw a stick figure and stick it in a sleeve)
• never buy packs (unless you enjoy gambling and have a magpie-like attraction to useless shiny objects) (or you wanna play limited. don't be scared of draft)
• counterspells are just part of the game
• land variance is just part of the game
• combo decks are technically part of the game
• if you think you should mull, mull
• pauper is the best format
• when you find a local game store that's actually cool, give them some love
• fuck wotc