I fully understand why media professionals with often decades of experience are suffering the frustrations of the seemingly questions from those of us who are less fortunate or have to work with "inferior" codecs like H.264 and now H.265. 1) "Free software" results in greater product exposure which has helped BM in their efforts to build a new NLE from a sophisticated color correction software product used for many years by professionals/studios. We do appreciate the time these pros give to the forum to assist others. Free software also results in a "free for all".
2) One possible solution is to divide the forum into licensed users only and a separate section for free users comparing Resolve to other NLEs they are familiar with or even new to NLEs. We are prone to asking.
Or BM could put the price back to $100k which would eliminate all of us.
3) "RTFM" is good advice but don't hold your breath. It's a huge reference manual and not likely make the best seller list.