is it really *that* big of a deal?? it's election eve. give the person a break. you were a newbie dumbass at some point too just like all of us.
YES,IT IS THAT BIG OF A DEAL!
I was once a newbie here too,yes,but I was NOT a political naif and a damned nervous Nellie.
Rules are made for good reasons.If you can't obey them,then leave and cut out the bleeding heart garbage and guilt trip attempt.