So many people hear about bitcointalk forum from friends, families, internet and so on they where not given the full details of the Dos and Don'ts (the rules of the forum) of the forum. they where only told about the juicy parts of the forum because of that they are excited to join without making deep research.
Newbie should be corrected and not to be use to earn merits, most of the top rank members earn most of their merits from attacking and reporting newbie.
WHAT IS NEWBIES
newbies is a person who just started a particular activity without having full knowledge. Newbies are also called novice, newcomer, beginner.
IMPORTANT OF TOP RANK MEMBERS
Before you are been named or given a rank I believe you have pass through many challenges, obstacles before reaching the level you are now. I believe there is a reason why you are at that level. they are vital importance of being a top rank members
1: To guide and not to judge
2: To support
3: To Teach and so many more
I believe that Bitcoin talk forum is a home of knowledge and knowledge is acquired and distributed.
I want to applaud you for your courage to make this post, high ranked members are most times very strict and tough but I wouldn't call it attack as that's the only way to keep most stubborn newbies in check. High ranked members will come for you only if you keep making the same mistake over and over again, expect criticism but not attacks am sure they went through the same thing as they were once newbies like you and I.