I post on BP as well. Yes, it is more work (trying to verify a newbie) and yes there are a lot of "crazies" on both sides, BUT I've found some of my best repeat friends from there.
The newbies don't know where else to go, so many start there. Unfortunately they don't know to research or even where to go to research. If it is a more experienced hobbyist and they have a bad experience, well.....