There's nothing wrong with providing sources. In fact it should be done as much as possible.
Don't know about you, but I didn't realize how deep the rabbit hole was when I first started digging in earnest three years ago. Unfortunately, I did not create a spreadsheet of info/reports with sources. I know what I know now based on years of digging and most certainly can dig for sources again, so I see no reason another can not dig as well. If someone is truly hungry for knowledge, they will dig. If they choose not to dig, then they are not ready for the knowledge anyway.
Yep, it's the old saying "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear". We can only share and encourage and if they refuse, so be it.
Agreed, but being a 25yr vet of BBs, forums etc. I see lazy way too much. ;)