Another idea is to add to the "Please Read First" sticky a suggestion that all serious noob questions be posted in either the Bicycle Mechanics forum or the General Cycling Discussion forum. Of all the great advice I've received on BF, that is where the best and most patient advice on mechanics and fit come from. As far as noob questions go, the Road forum should only be used to ask if Product X is worth $X.

Yeah. Unless your intent is to compare this forum to high school.