You would have much more if your members where not running away the new blood. People have to start somewhere, kindly pointing out to people where to begin does not require any skill. I think you would be amaze at how many more people you would retain if they had a positive experience.
There's a big problem here with what you are saying. You've only been here a month so you probably haven't seen it.
I take time to help people who ask the right questions get a good system. I take the time to help people who have made a genuine mistake. I take the time to help idiots who then throw it in your face. These idiots are usually the ones who have done no research and are trying to cheap-ass it to save barely enough money for even one night out. 99% of these people are never heard of again and add no more value. I'm not bothered by that, the thread remains and maybe it will help people in the future.
But this is a case of CTTECH not being bothered doing any research or having any humility in his replies. He's one of those idiots who will no doubt come back with a chinese Hikvision (at best or complete crap like Sricam) he got cheap and tried to firmware update and now blame everyone but himself for it being a huge brick. This will probably end up with one of us helping getting annoyed with him and then not helping someone else because of it. It happens to the best of us too and I'm not the most helpful person here, I try to help but I'm a hobbyist not a pro.
If you want to get off your high horse and help then I'll direct all these idiots to you instead and I'll concentrate on the nice people.
Most of us here are happy to help, we just don't want unnecessary attitude from those asking for help as it then puts us off helping others. I know this has happened for me in the past.
Btw, We all have to start somewhere and I started by reading a lot on here, I learnt from a few mistakes and that's why I recommend 4mm and 6mm to people when the most common mistake is 2.8mm which even pro installers fit wrong. Not by posting "What's the best camera?"
I think it would be helpful if we compiled some information as the Must read before asking any type of questions. That is popular in forums and if members read it they will be able to ask better questions. Plus it is easy to direct them to a particular post? I am learning, have not purchased any cameras, but trust and believe that after I am over the learning curve I will give back to the community. But I understand what you are saying, I can see both sides.