Yes and that is the difference!
New users sometimes come here, say "I installed Linux and during boot my screen goes black!!!" Now that is a valid question an experienced user may have little trouble dealing with. But a new user, well they panic. In those cases, it's good to have a human on the other end acknowledging their problem and saying what they should do.
On the other hand, you have your users who come in and claim Linux is no good because they can't change their wallpaper.
The first is a valid problem (although solvable with one google search), the second is a user not taking time to look for a solution. You can't blame the former, but the latter is just sucking up energy.
Besides, I've said it before but I mean it, this is one of the friendliest and patienestttt (whatever you write that) boards I know. Concerning Linux that is. And it shows in the rules. I don't think they are overly restrictive. Or too long.
One of my favorite boards (alas it died a long time ago) had one rule 'You're an adult, act like on. If you're not an adult, then try to act like one.' Or something to that effect. But it was smaller. There was one admin and no mods. Our adminatrix rule was final. A bigger board like this needs some rules of engagement. Just common sense. Act like an adult, but remember there may be kids reading. Keep this in mind and you'll be fine.
EDIT: oh, mine was in response to jmadero^^^. Kept screen open but was distracted 
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