It isn't about noobs, or it could be, but I'm still here and I still have so much to learn. If you care enough about your goals and why you're here then those things don't make a difference.
They key is, to do your research and use search. Ask legitimate questions that you couldn't find an answer for, and nobody will have to say anything. That's the only reason noobs get bashed is since all the information is here, but they just want to get spoon-fed. If this isn't you, then nobody would think you're a noob and you wouldn't have to worry about it.
If you're fine on your own and don't want a membership, then that's your decision. You should be out working on your projects and making money anyway, right? So it's no big deal. You can go on your way.
Honestly, browsing forums is a downfall for me, wasting time, when I should be working! Maybe this membership will get me working more on what I should be
I think with or without the membership stuff, this site should atleast ask you to register before you can even browse the forum as some sites do, that way you don't have to ban as many noobs that try to sell ebooks or whatever. Without any intention of being a member of the site.