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Let's just look at the last two bolded statements above. Two of your freshly minted OW divers whom you have told lack experience should stand on a far away beach that they have read and asked questions about and remembering you telling them they do not have experience they should make the decision on the best plan instead of the local guide that actually knows the site and it varying conditions?
A number of years ago, I would have agreed with you. However as I've learned how incredibly variable the skill-level is for DMs, I've discovered that the only thing I can really rely in is a little local knowledge of "where the cool stuff is." And honestly, after watching any number of them annoy the wildlife, I'd rather they didn't do that either.
And really, if the diver isn't qualified for the dive without a DM, they shouldn't do it with the DM. What happens if the DM drops dead, vanishes or has a sudden attack of stupidity or incompetence?
Terry