When our boys were younger, I think anominity is more important. He, his experience, and whatever we as parents have tried to do are all unproven elements.
Through time, we, of course, get to know each other and our sons better. As they achieve, the experiences we relate hold more weight.
But I will admit that sometimes, when a poster expresses strong opinions about an aspect of the game or the process and I read their vague profile, my reaction is to discount their contribution. I'm not looking for a name, but a "resume".