Pompey Paul has it right in my opinion.
I respect the right of "newbies" to participate in our industry, and am willing to reply to help them. Sometimes, though, I'd like to have a better idea of the quality of origin of the comment or question. I chose this place to read and reply because it is called "Professional". I trust that those who use this forum, who are in the earliest phases of being professional, are at least trying to act that way.... You don't have to be employed as a pilot to have a professional attitude toward flying, and conducting yourself with other aviation people.
What if this forum also included a information item for each participant: "Hours flown PIC in the last year". At least we'd know who was flying and writing, and who was just writing...
I read less and less on pprune lately, because there is just enough bunk here to put me off. I have a limited time for such participation, and intend to use it wisely.
Cheers professionals, Pilot DAR