My first post (2nd actually) here was the typical "I bought a watch, please make me feel better" post. Everyone who participated in the thread was great and the information I received taught me a lot. Everyone here deserves new members to be respectful of their knowledge and time by doing some research and and politely asking when they need help. It's pretty easy to pick out the ones that are not that.
The participation and helpful information I received in that first thread definitely added to the enjoyment of my new hobby and made me want to stick around and get involved.
Not all new members are going to have the perfect first post and some clearly stop by just briefly for their own benefit.
I can say for sure that the time you take to help a new hobbyist out sometimes makes a difference. It did with me
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