We have issues from some members, especially new ones, who ran afoul with our Rules, and then complaints that they were penalized for asking questions and trying to learn. Inevitably, we get accused of not letting people ask questions, stopping people from trying to learn, and generally being too restrictive.

So let's get this out of the way first:

1. We welcome people who want to learn

2. We welcome questions in wanting to learn and understand certain...