I also saw it as a low level server, not a newbie server.
And i don't see why, if i start a new alt level1, he shouldn't be allowed in this server, just because i have a decent gen main.
It's only till level 20 anyway. And... every melee should of course stack str first to use their weapon and armors, that seems normal to me.
Maybe restrict the server to gen 1-3, may they be alts or mains, and for the kick polls... well, can't do anything about it. Even if they're knew to cRPG, it's normal to get owned by someone who played warband or even normal M&B with manual blocking. But he's still new to cRPG, with no money, no looms, etc... Is it still a reason to kick ? No.
But i'd appreciate a confirmation from the devs. What is the real population to wich this server is aimed at ?