My opinion is the moderators should be more sensitive:
1 Sensitive - that newbies are not as knowleagable as them. Granted that "why sound only from 1 speaker only.." questions should not be encouraged but sometimes Threads on specifics issues like ...getting Ipad connecting to TM Hotspot, IOS4.2.1 upgrading pros and cons... is relevant to the general public. Maybe the Moderators already know the answer and to them it is "common" knowledge but I agree that lumping everything into one thread does not promote sharing of ideas and learning also the questions usually end unanswered as it "sinks" in the all-in-one thread.
2 Sensitive - On how you close a Thread - Don't belittle the Thread starter or topic as it will create ill feeling. Be compassionate

Sometimes in real life if I am faced with a silly question, I just ignore it - don't answer, why tellthe person off and start an arguement.

Dear moderators, I know it sometimes is a thankless job but I hope you take some of the comments positively. remember we are not as clever as all of you.

Ps. I also have been a "victim" but sometimes (not always though) rationalising with the moderators help.