here's an idea, i'm bored but it's an interesting thought i think...anyhow, instead of immediately bashing newbies and first-timers with the whole "you're too yound, you need to wait, you need to gain more naturally, etc.", why not mention that of course, but also make sure to throw in some sound advice as well? i mean, lately i've seen more of it...you get the thrashers of course, but some bros eventually toss in an answer to the actual question...

here's the reality of it all...these guys are going to do something, whether they get the advice from some idiot at the gym and totally **** themselves up, or they get it from some of the overly-qualified vets here...don't fool yourselves into thinking (even if they type it) that they're gonna wait...i wish everyday that i had the extensive knowledge of this board (and it's members) at my disposal 13 years ago, or even 10 years ago...i listened to whatever dumbass looked like he knew his shit...

or, maybe this...see if you can restrict new members to the stickies, and only allow them access to the profile sections, and diet, training and supp forums...don't know exactly how this would go down...anyhow, make them attain a certain number of replies or logged-in hours (might be tricky) before they can even access the anabolic forums...??? hmm??? i dunno, just some thoughts is all...