I don't mind hobbyists. I also don't mind the rich folk who buy a business then need to learn how to run it. I think it's more about eticate than anything.
The workers / sign shop owners want to learn, they want to find out how to do something properly and do it well. They will research, then They'll ask questions - they put effort into it, rather than just ask to be hand fed. At least... That's what the majority do.
The hobbyists, they want to make a wooden sign...rather than search the forum that already has a dozen posts on what paint people use, they just ask why their shitty wood isn't bonding to the paint they bought at home Depot. They don't care how it's made or how to do it properly... They want to get their project done and move on.
They contribute nothing to the site content wise, they don't ever stick around and post their experiences after the project is done... They just take and move on.
Let's take the plywood post from this morning... Which I think is why the thread got started. A quick google search ...
I see 3 dozen posts about how to paint and prep plywood properly.. but finding the answer isnt worth a google search I guess!