Mike, you see examples often enough on the NSRCA message board.
A Sportsman or Intermediate guy asks a question-
they are just looking for a little guidance. It may seem to be a "dumb" question to some, or one that has been answered before...but you take a guy interested enough in pattern to be on the NSRCA website and sign up hoping to learn some things...and all they get is teased or smart aleck answers for the next 8 hours...
great way to build pattern's future!
Yes, there are some awesome pattern guru's who do take the time to give thoughful, helpful answers...but personally I have learned more here on RCU.

In person, I am lucky enough to be a in club very active in pattern, and very newcomer friendly. We are hosting our 50th consecutive Pattern meet this August- can any club top that? I also have met only good people at D-1 contests and strive to be as helpful when new guys ask my help.

Scott
NSRCA D-1