The alternative here is that people are more of a burden on the community, not less. It's more disruptive to have noobs asking the same questions and having to

The alternative here is that people are more of a burden on the community, not less. It's more disruptive to have noobs asking the same questions and having to be answered by community members every time. At least from where I sit. I don't think asking noob questions makes you part of the community in the way it matters here - actually contributing.