This is exactly why I have never joined a guild and never will. The people that have been there a few years think that they are the best, and dont like a new "Threat" in their territory. They look down on you as if you are a pauper because you are new to a guild. It is wrong, and un social to be doing such things to new comers, espeicially when it is supposed to be a social group!!
I get together with my sewing friends (all 2 of them)once a month, and we have a blast, we dont need a guild to make us feel wanted and worthwhile, we have much more fun teaching each other new tricks and tips, and laughing at ourselves when we totally get it wrong.
As far As I am concerned why would you want to be a part of such an unsocial social group? Find another that is more accepting of new comers, or start your own little group with your friends.