I'd suggest asking specific questions on this forum. I've had my time wasted 2-3 times by offering help/advice on a 1-2-1 basis and then they disappear never to be heard of again. If I'm going to take the time and effort, I'd rather there was a broad audience for it when it comes to general advice/sharing experiences.
I couldn't agree more. I talk to a select few trusted ladies and whilst we share things, we don't live in each other's pockets.
There are a couple I can think of who only contact me when they want something from me. Their numbers are no longer stored in my phone and they can go whistle if they get in touch again.
That saying, I have contacted ladies and asked questions, fully disclosing both who I am on here and on AW. These ladies have been very helpful but I only contacted them because I couldn't get the info I needed elsewhere.
I think it depends on the information you are after, whether you will get a response or not and also if you disclose who you are.
It might be worth putting a post or two on here. Personally, I have put a few posts in the touring section in recent times and haven't had much luck so I think it will depend on what your questions are in relation to.
With touring for example, understandably, not everyone wants to share their favourite hotels so I now do all my own research.