LPT If you want to see if a forum or any group of people for that matter have any real knowledge of what they're talking about, ask them a basic day 1 question. If all you get is hedging, they're all clueless. Move on.
Groups of people who all share a skill or passion are a treasure trove of information, and they love talking about it. People who hedge, don't know the answer to your question.
Example:
"Hey, guys! I was wondering how to get started making money baking..."
"Contact the small business center"
or...
"All you have to do is google it..."
Those people have absolutely no idea the answer to your question. You scared them when you asked.
Just forget them and move on.