Poor newbies, it is VERY CONFUSING to actually HAVE TO READ 
Where was it for me to read? Was it in the giant box of terms & conditions when I signed up?
I don't see why a little notification for newbies ("Newbies: Read this to post and reply") is a bad idea. I came here today and didn't even remember when I had created an account, but there I was, logged in. When you visit multiple forums every few weeks or every couples months it's not easy to remember something like that. Why not give new visitors a little extra welcome?
If interested in bitcoin, I would advise you to start reading all terms & conditions. Bitcoin is all about anonymity and security, a person who does not read the terms for an account that you sign up for and use online is not very aware of his own security.
Don't get how you all could miss the rules. They get thrown in your face like 4 times when you register.