[bakul]

If new people are properly (but gently) mentored, they are more likely to do things the “right way” that’ll reduce maintainers’ work from any future contributions from them.

[Throw83858]

Not in my experience. It just increases load on maintainers, as beginner moves up on complexity ladder and requires more support.

Plus it is a liability. They may get offended by something, and start a smear campaign.

RTFM is perfect solid answer. It is great repelent on drama. If you take it politely, I will even point you to specific chapters.