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I'm one of the lowlies that can stumble thru someone else's work and find where I screwed up the install but can't code my way to "hello world".
I appreciate the help I have received from the knowledgable coders here, always freely given, usually with an astonishing level of patience on their part. It has brought me to a level where I can at least look at code and grasp its function.
Its true there can be a certain level of ego and arrogance on the part of the coders, but in my experience, this is true of most anyone knowledgable in their field dealing with someone unknowledgable.
Noobs are to be expected at a tweak/hack/help site such as this, and tolerance and patience on the part of the helpers should be SOP.
The other side of the coin of course is that a certain amount of effort on the part of those seeking help should also be expected, along with the realization that those helping are volunteers, giving their time and knowledge freely.

It is the staff's responsibility to keep things in balance here. Coders need to be able to police their own release threads. The search here is monstrously bloated, and really needs an overhaul. The hack db I keep hearing about is a wonderful idea, will help organize things here immensely.
IMHO, stricter rules need to be in place and rigorously enforced regarding flaming, improper post placement, and laziness with regards to selfhelp.

I have learned so much here, usually by simply reading what has been previously posted. I'd hate to see such a valuable resource as this deteriorate into a leet newb bashing flame pit.