I think some people are just naturally more open--I don't enjoy talking about the daily grind, but rather about my projects and what status they are in. As a self-taught seamstress, I find that open and friendly dialogue much, much more helpful than any high-level sewing book. Books are great for research, but it's rather hard to say, "Oi, book! Does this make my bum look big?"
That's just the difference between whether you prefer personal/emotional/socially supportive dialog or straight information without it. A great many sewing and wardrobe planning books will tell you things like, "Having large, bright flowers or wide horizontal stripes across the back of your pants is guaranteed to make your bum look large." And if you've got any doubt, consult a mirror.
Information is one thing and social support is another. The two don't have to be connected by any means. Not everyone has a strong need for social support/approval. I agree that's what many blogs seem to be for, it just holds no interest for me personally.
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