If it wasn't for new members asking the same questions over and over--well, there wouldn't be much of a forum anymore. Anyone who doesn't like answering the same questions over and over---need not feel compelled to answer. It may be the same question--but it's a different person you're talking to. Teachers teach the same thing over and over--answer the same questions over and over--that's the way it is. Anyone who has a love for this hobby, and helping others doesn't mind.
I've learned so much,over the years, from all the wine forums I belong to. I appreciate everyone's help and don't mind doing a little hand holding for new people. The skill sets you have to climb aren't so scary when you have support behind you.
I think that Mike reminding us that we were beginners ourselves at one time, is something we should all remember when talking with the new members.