I've found the exact opposite to be true in my (relatively) limited time of 3 years into the hobby. Pretty much every game I have up and running was due to help here either in real time or researching old posts, and then taking what I learned and applying it next time so I end up asking less and less with each problem and can start to help other people that were once in my position. I read through some of the threads on games I own just to see what problems other people have and how they resolved them in case it ever comes up.

I'm actually consistently impressed at the number of people with these skills that are willing to give their knowledge and time away for free to try and help someone they don't know get a game working - in text format no less - just because they want to help. I certainly don't think anyone owes that to me so I am always very grateful for the help and commitment from people here and am trying my best as I go to pay it forward.