I apologize for taking this situation out of context. I am sure you did not mean to offend. I guess it just struck me as offputting to this lady.
I do tell everyone I have welding conversations with and a lot of younger people about the wealth of knowledge and wisdom available on here.
If anyone asks me about welding or "how do I do this", I first tell them I am no kind of authority at all on anything, then I tell them to come by the shop and try their hand. I try to get them under the hood and I watch and try to give a few pointers. If they have any skill at all they very quickly eclipse me and anything I can do.
Best regards Bistineau and glp7397