a lot of new members may have been in this “hobby” for 20-25+ years, the only thing a veteran here would be better at would be the board itself. Then those new members post a review and get shit on because it’s their first review, meanwhile they prob have more experience than the guy shitting on them. This place is interesting in terms of dynamics and hierarchy.
Perhaps so, but they might not know the rules of the board and the guidelines of what's acceptable and what's not. We expect our members to behave and treat each other with respect, and the best way to moderate a board is to let the members police themselves. Personally, as one of the mods here, I'd rather not have to intervene in threads unless it's absolutely necessary...the members should figure it out themselves.
And we also expect our veterans to guide and mentor new members, and set a good example. Of course, there will always be a few bad apples out there, but for the vast majority of our members, they are great dudes and always willing to help out.
There is no hierarchy...there is no member more "important" than your next one. That said, there are members who have earned credibility and respect with their reviews, intel, posting history, and willingness to help out our newer members. Those are always looked upon more favorable...that's just how life works.
You say a new member posts a review and gets shit on? And I'd say that's the exception...not to say that it hasn't happened, but if it did, it would be handled properly so that it doesn't happen again.