To be honest, investing should be your own decision. The things you find online, reviews and opinions, can and should only be used as a basis. But do not fully rely on online content but trust your own gut feeling. As this is your own money you will be investing.
You are right, own decision is always clear to choose what they need but beginners are start the career in newly so small bad impression is mark a big impression so two more times analyse the complete details of project then ask the suggestion for this also and finally pick the right one. It is the right way to choose the any project for beginners.