I don't know if I've come across a true newbie in the last year. I usually get people who are just new to the server.
Since I play on a boosted cluster, there really isn't a need to give them anything, even though the admins give people a starter dino.
If i see a person join the server for the first time, and instantly ask for a starter, then I never help them, because it is obvious they are super lazy.
If I see some one join, and ask "What would it cost to buy X dino from someone" then I know they are at least willing to work a bit, and I may help them.
If I was playing official rates, I would probably help a bit more, but since this is boosted, I really don't feel the need. When I started the server, I had a ptera within 15 minutes, and a Griffin within an hour, Within 2 hours, I had a small base to house both flyers, and the basic essentials.
I guess i'm not really answering your question though. I think if you are questioning it, then you probably feel like it is the wrong thing to do. Maybe try only donating metal tools or narcotics to a newbie, and let them do the taming themselves. See how that makes you feel?