'Newbies' per se shouldnt be helped, newbies that show respect for others and a willingness to learn should be helped.

Im actually at the point now where if a newbie asks me for help on ICQ ill send him/her right to GWW because i simply dont have the patience for them any more, if truth be told, my patience for 'dumb' new webmasters ran out a couple of years ago but once in a while ill try to help one of them in the hopes they actually listen to what i tell them.

9 out of 10 times though, they'll spend an hour of my time asking all the questions they need answers to, ill gladly offer them the right advice they need then they will turn around and say im wrong and not bother doing what i told them to anyway.

For the record, there's a reason i tell people not to jump straight in to TGPs by submitting gallery after gallery to The Hun, there's a reason i tell people not to jump straight in and open a paysite, theres's a reason i tell people to read the boards, articles and ask others for advice.... Unfortunately, they think they know better than almost 10 years of experience so yeah, unless a newbie shows a willingness to learn and respect for others, they probably wont get helped by me these days

Regards,

Lee