I agree we don't need a separate section for newbies. If there was would the "experienced" tankers go into it and help out the newbies? Probably not so what would the sense be for them to post a question in that section?... none of the "experienced" tankers would reply to them. Even though I'm not a Tamiya tanker, or into american, russian, and modern tanks I still read the posts even though I don't usually post a reply but at least I still check out the posts.
As for "DUMB" questions.... there are no dumb questions except for the ones you don't ask!!! To some they may be dumb questions but to the person asking the dumb question it may not be a dumb question to him.
As for the bickering yes it happens we are all human or supposed to be and no one can agree with everyone or anyone all the time. Lets just enjoy the forum and have fun and get along.... just my 2 cents right or wrong