Yeah, I agree. One more thing that shows this is just a natural happening. After you "survive" that a little, you start getting some recognition. But if you'll survive, it's up to you.
Easier said then done that's for sure
Then, veterans have a lot more stuff to explain to newbies as well. And most give up or disappear or try depending exclusively on others. That's expected. But after some time, you also realize that it's useless explaining everything because those who had to learn won't put to use what you teach, and you eventually get tired of explaining the same things over and over. Also, the veterans had like 5 years to learn all they know. Newbies will get here feeling they have to learn this until next week. That easily crushes them.
Still, I liked checking this thread. It was good to see what people think about this place.
That hits home for me with my tutorial thread. It also goes back to the fact people I've helped seem to want step by step through the whole process. That's fine and all but if they really want to learn asking for help as soon as they run into a single issue isn't good for learning. People here also see repeat questions that are constantly answered so don't bother responding. I enjoy helping them because it make me feel as if I have accomplished something but I'm not building them their mod. Those that are like that aren't going to improve fast enough for them so they stop. I've been here since the very beginning and I'm still learning due to all the new tools released and it's daunting at times but the results of the time are worth it. They just can't see that and it's killing us of the creativity of the vault.