Groups

They provide users with a place for Question and Answers.

User Groups are one of the oldest communication mediums on the Internet. They are a place where people can place questions and statement that others can read and respond to. User Groups "news groups" is text only, no picture, sounds, videos. News groups are a great place to ask questions. People from all over the world will respond and provide answers.

Heres a link to Google Groups
Search for digital Media Topics under groups. Like the word Photoshop, I found

comp.graphics.apps.photoshop

This is a user group of people interested in Photoshop.

Local Area Groups

Also, There are local User Groups in your area. These are support groups for people in the technology industry. They usually have monthly meeting at local businesses. Great place to network and meet people in the industry.

For Example:

The WebGuild.org - Association of Internet Professionals

The Webgrrls.com - Association for woman in Technology