@dg>> Very valid point on which I agree 100%. I am not trying to for one moment to say I am the most knowledgeable right now nor am I saying I have years of experience. Point is to educate yourself and accept that you continually learn. I had researched my first cycle for about 6 months before having a clue what I wanted to do. Then I still bounced my ideas around in forums until I had something to work with. The interaction is definatley crucial.
Maybe a sticky "Read this first" that does not tell you what you need to do, but one that tells you what you need to know and research?
e.g. What is PCT? You need to know this. Here are a few valuable sites "URL LINK HERE" and read this and that thread under the PCT section.
I still honestly believe this would be a valuable addition to the site as a sticky. This is also relevant to the other sections..... Maybe have under a different site section named "NEWB ZONE" or something of the sort.
Reading some of the posts made with regards to "my friend/guy in white T and cargo pant said I should do this" is scary considering what you could be doing to yourself.
In my opinion un-educated users is what is giving gear a bad rep. cure the world one newb at a time