Its pretty sad how that’s the case with a lot of these things. Same thing with trying to get into Linux (thank god I’m stubborn motherfucker and didn’t give up). One would think that these people would like more users, viewers, participants but often it feels like they are actively trying to scare people off. I’ve learned to just start using these things, either I learn with time or find someone who is willing to give advice or I decide its not worth the hassle.

And just so the nerds don’t feel too attacked, its not just computer stuff that have these kinds of people. Ask anyone who has done their own car repairs and they’ll tell you that the car forums are also filled people who answer questions with “if you don’t know how to do X, you should take your car to a proper mechanic!” etc.