The sad fact, I think, is that quite a few people wander into the outdoors with very, very little experience. You'd think about anyone would know you start a fire small (with wee kindling such as leafs and twigs, even if you don't know the concept of tinder) but it's just not the case.

The masses are, well, goofy. That's why I prefer to hunt with only people I know very well or who are at least smart enough to know what they don't know and to listen.