I read the post Ygrec but didn't feel it appropriate to leave a hug (as you mentioned) and had absolutely no idea as to what input to offer, so didn't say anything at all. Perhaps I should have said something like "I have read your post, I don't know what to say, but I hope others can come forward with some input".
I too, have had many threads with no answers whatsoever. I currently have one in the general forum. Posted on Friday morning and still no answers. It's about to move onto the second page. It isn't a nice feeling. But I am used to it now and just shrug my shoulders.