It's a different landscape from the one I grew up in. When I was young, there was no one to ask about drums. So I did the best I could to try and figure out drums for myself. Asking wasn't even an option.
Now, the whole world is willing to respond. I just never had that and in a way, I'm glad. I like being self reliant, but these days, it's a different, info laden world. I just know that I learn something more completely when I take the time, and put in the effort, to learn something on my own...as opposed to having someone show it to me. I tend to hold others to that standard but I won't do that anymore because it's not fair in light of the internet.