Just because someone asks for a build doesn't mean they just play the game like other people do. I've always been the same way, I don't like getting into the whole stats thing cause I always mess it up. You can have fun every way you do it, but having a plan laid out or even just the desired end build can motivate someone to play again, or for the first time because it is not as intimidating as jumping in fresh.
I've been playing these games for a good long time now, and I've had loads of fun in every one with and without "stat plans" but sometimes I like it more when I don't worry if that one point could of been spent in leadership instead of mage spells or something.