Well said, Brian. All too often, I see new comers jumped on for asking a question they may not know has already been answered. In all honesty, a forum is not the most user friendly interface, especially for people who are not as versed in the ways of the internet and computing as many people here seem to be.
Yes, there is a search function, but if you don't know
precisely what you're looking for, it appears to not work very well. Yes, there is an FAQ section, but it covers a whole lot of things that some new people might not be familiar with at all. Lastly, it's true that ASC isn't the most inviting place for new comers. We should all help and make it such a place if we really do care about the direction the sport is going.
To all the trolls, flamethrowers and what have you, if you haven't got anything good to say, don't say anything at all. If your advice isn't taken by the person you've offered it to, don't take it personally. To everyone else, cheers