"Insensitive" is a gross understatement of many who post here regularly, and if you are going to stay, QE, you are going to have to figure out who's who in this zoo.
There are many very good fishermen here.
There are also some of the very good fishermen who are jerks through and through.
You have to have a thick hide, and when needed a sharp tongue or the bastards will bury you.
Buck up!
Use PM's to those you find who will try to help you.
One thing's for sure......this place ain't gonna change.....hasn't since I joined a while ago anyway.