Exactly brother,
I feel your pain.

The plagiarism aspect is one that really hurts so bad. But, we just have to move on with life.

It has also birthed a wonderful initiative that will be beneficial to both you and the newbie. At least he or she will know what they are expecting, and they will easily flow in the community.

I think I'd have to do something similar if someone tells me he is interested. So that me I no go dey waste my time unnecessarily also.