I don't see anyone complaining that there's a Shutterstock forum and a Fotolia forum. Is it segregation that I can't (or shouldn't) post Shutterstock questions in the Fotolia forum? No. It's just a sensible way to keep everything tidy and organised. Why not have a place for newbies to post there if they want to, or in whatever forum they like as long as it's relevant? Can't see any harm in it.