Why am I using the tool if I then have to read through several reviews anyway?

Also, a lot of smaller distributions are derived from a few larger ones. Therefore, they are usually not very different.

Yes, that’s the point. That’s why if a newbie asks, recommend one of the big ones.

In the end, it is more important to try, after gathering a reasonsble amount of information!

People who know nothing about Linux need a clear choice. If you’re giving them dozen suggestions, than the tool didn’t help them in any way.

Also, a lot of smaller distributions are derived from a few larger ones. Therefore, they are usually not very different.