No doubt, I try to avoid it as well. Earlier on I was eager to please and eager to show what I could do with my Rockchucker. Not anymo, time is short, and for me it's just not worth the time.
And yes, this is a very good place to come to ask for thoughts, advice etc. Most will be good, but like your proverb there are more than a few that have way more book knowledge than actual experience. Challenge is to sort thru which is which...
Best of luck to ya!
Dober