Any of you have any luck with IRC?
I used to go on the Drupal IRC channels when i was new to Drupal. It sort of turned me off to IRC because I was probably just asking too many questions I suppose. I have not been on there in a while.. Now it seems If I went back my questions would be so vastly complex that it might be even worse. I could probably answer some other peoples questions at this point at least.
I am trying to figure out alternatives to a pricy Enterprise support contract that is scheduled to end in July. My questions have gotten so complex that the support takes longer and longer to answer. I think it may be time to get hourly help from a serious coder/developer, as needed, but the fact that I work for the state makes hiring consultants something of a chaotic mess.. So many rules and state procedures.
So..
What are your favorite resources when you need to figure something out that you don't know how to do yet?