NOTE TO MEMBER: You are not a Mod.
Fair enough, if the post is useless just don't post in it. Or at least reply stating there are numerous threads on the topic. No need to be a condescending antagonist over ONE post.
But most of all, I take offence at you even mentioning "newbies" - why does the fact they're new matter? Older members are making similar posts. Stop driving new members away from the forum - they keep it afloat.