In day to day, professional, life I'm a long-time user and active member of the stackoverflow community (search 'Andras Zoltan' in google and check out the first result from stackoverflow.com).
Why is that important? Well, it's not, really, except to say that that community has struggled with how to welcome 'noobs' in, in such a way that encourages them to improve their questions whilst also motivating them to become contributing members of that community, rather than presenting a wall of 'clique' to any and all who stumbles on a Q+A.
Bottom line: Yes, everyone *should* read the FP, but not everyone will, but they might do if they knew that's where to find the answers to questions they have.
And then there's the potential members of the community: those who do a google search and stumble on this thread: if they see posts from helpful people answering questions in a non-salty manner, encouraging people to get involved, then there's a greater likelihood they'll create a profile and do so.
So please, everyone: remember - not everyone is an old hand at this thread stuff, or the game or its mysteries, but if somebody takes the time to get involved, then the least we can all do is recognise that effort, acknowledge the courage in joining such a mammoth discussion, and respond with positivity and civility.
This whole little community lives and dies on its ability to attract people in alongside keeping hold of the people it already has - and it's everyone's responsibility to ensure that we are welcoming and appreciative of all new and existing efforts. Denigrating a new poster for not reading the FP or whatever is lazy: being forgiving, tolerant and helpful takes effort, and I'd hope we all share the desire to put that effort in.
The community is king here, we all own a stake in it, and with that stake comes responsibility: make sure you're worthy of it.