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See, I think a little discouragement, or at least reality check, IS ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE for newer "learners."
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Mark, I usually find your comments enlightening and informative. I guess a little rain must fall every once and a while. You are entitled to your opinion and I truly hope this opinion was given tongue in cheek.
I think this statement is basically making the person who provides the discouragement Judge, Jury and Executioner. You say giving out discouragement will weed out the people who are in it for the novelty. Well what happens if you happen to unintentionally kill the hopes of a person that is in it for the love of it. If you kick a dog enough times, sure as the sun rises in the morning, that dog will bolt. I see no difference if you extinguish the flame of curiosity by discouraging that person with a premeditated act. That person will never return and it just might be to the bonsai communities lose.
I would suggest the following to the "established enthusiasts". If you don't like hearing the repetitive questions of a noob. If you don't like the questions of a noob that has blatantly not done a little research. If you don't like the all be misguided chest beating of a noob. Don't respond to the thread.... take a pass! Some of the experienced folk are crying harder than the noobs. Which makes for a very unappealing read for a informational venue.
Now that I said that, Noobs do a little research . While your itching to get into the conversation at least open another window and google your topic, it will enpower you. You'll come off a little more informed and not sound so totally lost. Humans can be lazy at times. If this is your passion, make it yours by investing yourself into it, which means researching it on your own as well as looking for advise. You'll enjoy the conversation so much more.