LukeW.
Don't take it personally. The regulars on this forum respond (almost always politely) to some pretty inexperienced individuals and some "interesting" (read silly) questions. It is difficult to tell from a post such as yours how much experience lies behind it. Better to assume the worst than to presume knowledge and experience that is not there. If that annoys the OP it is regrettable but it is still better than putting them at risk.