There is no such thing as a stupid question. As you said, we all learn at our own pace and what may seem stupid or common sense to someone who has been using the program for months or years, it's a very real question and problem for someone relatively new to the program.

"It is good to see ourselves as others see us. Try as we may, we are never
able to know ourselves fully as we are, especially the evil side of us.
This we can do only if we are not angry with our critics but will take in good
heart whatever they might have to say." - Ghandi