So, I'm just wondering what your stance is on the use of guides and walkthroughs, particularly during someones first run of a game.

I've noticed it happening more and more (in the past it would be passed by word of mouth and from nintendopower or something and even further back there were no guides), and in fact I've noticed people relying on guides for very basic games.

Frankly I think it kills the gaming experience and using a guide, even for completion sake is total aids.