Everyone starts somewhere and for some, what you noted could be their new area or sometimes, thinly disguised spam posts. The moderators work hard to divine that and get such removed but some get through.
Bob
I query some of the posts if they should be in this section. I must really be a newbie if posts like, Careers in Search Engine Optimization, and differences between OSPF & ttl Hops, and building your own computer are simple beginner questions.
Chowhound
Comic Vine
GameFAQs
GameSpot
Giant Bomb
TechRepublic