cirr737, if that is the case then it is a very sad indictment of the trainers.
Low-bypass, by all means ask other pilots. You're right, it does no harm whatsoever but that isn't my point. Pprune is also riddled with people who have never been near an aeroplane let alone know how to fly one but are more than happy to jump in with their "advice", how do you know who is who and who is responding to you?
You must ensure that it is other pilots who are giving you advice but unfortunately, here, you can't guarantee that.
Your best bet is to ask your instructor, that is exactly what he's there for.