I don't think I flamed you in any way and why are you assuming that others are assuming you're asking a dumb question on the wild guess that they are 'pro'? That's making a negative assumption, and I don't think anyone appreciates it.
You seem like an intelligent and hardworking person, and I am sure you will get immense joy from photography if you work hard, and part of that hard work is reading and learning the basics.
One thing puzzles me though ... the books and numerous articles available (and you wouldn't believe just how helpful instruction manuals and technical manuals can be) will provide faaaaar more pertinent information than you could ever get from a few sentences on a forum. Are you saying that the well-written books and articles, many by professionals with decades of experience, fail in comparison to a few sentences of advise that complete strangers whose credentials and experience you may not be able to verify on a forum may provide?
What makes you assume I am a pro? Mabbie I'm just some spoilt brat schoolkid with too much time on hand and just come here to bla bla bla. :bsmilie:
Just to clarify, I am NOT flaming or trolling you.