Like any social setting, internet forums have norms. One of those norms is that you search the forum for your question before asking it in a new thread. I know that some folks have run out of patience with regards to informing people about this norm and they get snarky. However, when entering into a social situation, it is each individual's responsibility to try to fit in, rather than expecting everyone to change norms to suit you. Remember your first day at a new job, for example. You likely had to take some time and learn how things go around the place, learn the norms, etc.
Also, there's always going to be a tension between youth and experience. Not just in bonsai either. Experienced people "know" what works, and will refuse to bend to accept that what they have learned through experience may be wrong or inefficient. Young/new folks are more adventurous and tend to gravitate to the newer techniques in a quest to be a part of the cutting edge. Instant clash. So, the experienced people will always say, "slow down, do it the way we've always done it," while the new folks will continue to refuse, saying, "there must be a better (faster in bonsai most of the time) way!" Then, you have the rare birds who are experienced and always striving for the cutting edge techniques and pushing the envelope. Those are the masters who are widely looked up to. Name ONE of the big names in this hobby who does things the way they were done 100 years ago, hell, 15 years ago.
I guess my advice is that new folks should read, read, read, then post. Also, new folks should listen to the wisdom of experience and try to use it along the path or innovation. Additionally, those with experience, don't stand pat, but keep pushing the envelope.
Finally, if we were all nice to each other, this argument wouldn't happen twice a week in some thread started by a person looking for legitimate advice.
