Change is never easy. Understanding the differences between cultures is never easy and this applies to online communities as well. Almost a year ago similar to what is happening now with the Answerbag to Fluther migration we had the Wis.dm to Fluther migration. The Wis.dm community of course also had it set of documented and undocumented rules and own culture. It’s very natural to wonder why things are different on Fluther like it’s natural to wonder why things are different in Asia or Africa (unless you’re Asian or African of course). There is no unique way of life. I also think it’s okay to politely express disapproval, but this doesn’t mean all the rules will be changed right away. And some rules really make a lot of sense. Everyone can choose among several of online forums and Q&A sites. Not every site is right for everyone.
I think it’s wonderful to have so many new Flutherites coming from whatever other website. Please give Fluther a chance. In time you will have a better picture of all the pros and cons. Maybe a comparison with the chief editors of a newspaper or magazine will help. Letters to the editors are appreciated. But the newspaper doesn’t have to print all the letters.
After a while you will get the hang of it tweaking your questions. Less and less questions will fall through. Happened to me as well. And of course I also went through this somewhat emotional phase right after the immigration.
You will find out that more than 98.437% of all Flutherites are really very nice people. Okay, the percentage is just a rough estimate. Don’t believe everything you read on Fluther.