I was 3+ years into Bitcoin before I even heard about BIPs, BOLTs, and what they were. While it is not necessary for the average user to know what these terms mean, I feel like it is important to understand that there are standards and processes that are followed when making proposals or changes to the Bitcoin protocol and the Lightning Network. After all, these standards and processes make a direct impact on how the network advances and improves its usability. These systems and processes are in place to protect and best serve the protocol. These rigorous processes help keep Bitcoin and Lightning resilient to attacks.