[Margaret Pilkington]

while I appreciate what you are saying, the forum has always(in my memory anyway) had comments like yours levelled at it......and lo, it is still here.(and I'm not getting at you when I say this - just pointing out a fact)
Sometimes the newbies bring it upon themselves by trying to dictate how they think the forum should be.
Personally, I try to be helpful (where possible) to all members of the forum.

It isn't real life, and if the new folks find it difficult on here, then how do they make out in real life?