hehe not judging you Demoan on the quick responses, hell, most of us enjoy an active forum
I have been getting alot of tank requests lately actualy, even tho im a druid, people who i have never run with know i can tank and ask me
the main reasons are via word of mouth and i try to have fun, and while i tend to be forgetful (i.e. .. repairs, reagents ) , i do try to be on top of things and play smart
As tank, I find it often my job to lead the group with pulls and such. Play it safe, and they will love you, when you do pug, 90% of all screw ups can be avoided if one person steps up and makes it clear what to do when. If you make it a practice to use the lucky charms, and pull groups you are going to kill far back, eg, the previous room, you'll hardly ever wipe, and peeps have a good time and if you are the one coordinating, you'll get all the credit and theyll add you to their list.
I know you used to be a dps warrior, probably for a long time, so be a little patient at first, be willing to ask all over the place for groups, and eventualy people will know and think to ask for you to tank