Even though I strongly disagree with the way the original poster started the topic,
it yields the potential for a small discussion.

All the high quality discussions about properties of certain stones and techniques,
make it difficult for a newby to find the simplest of advice to get started.
New, how do you own disorder?

There should be more stickies (at least one) with the real basics of what really is necessary.
It should contain things like:
Options for the beginner in the art of honing
Options for the interested buyer for the touch up of your razor

and a couple of links to the Wiki


Because he is right after all. Honing is no rocket sience.
But it certainly can be complicated if you want to get know it all