You said I cannot understand why chatrooms and the Coffeeroom are taking the place of research and asking one’s Rav.
In general there are alot of issues people are for whatever afraid to discuss or ask (Not Just Halacha) Its much easier for many to ask these questions online anonymously and get an anonymous answer.
Do you feel you can ask your Rav ANY questions (Empasis on ANY), maybe you feel you can, but there are many who do not feel that they can ask their Rav ANY question