Almost worse than military basic where you aren't allowed to talk to the "superior" trainees until you've earned the right to do so. (Which is kind of never, until you become the superior trainee).
Interesting concept though. And I agree with so many before me, this needs to be somehow marked a critical thread and show up near the top of the forums front page as to be more inviting to all the new people who are wondering why they can read all this great info but can't put in their two sense.