I agree with you that there are many ways to solve a puzzle. Nothing against asking experts for help, but asking the guys at SVVS (who are doing a great job) is more like "Let the other guys do the work" than "Let your fingers do the walking", if you know what I mean.
I am not voting for any kind of punishment on asking the SVVS. I just felt a little upset, but that may well be my personal problem.