"Homework Questions"

[dananne]

Without wanting to begin a big debate on this, I'd rather throw it out to see what others think.

Often on this board, someone will come on with questions that seem to be related to culinary school or the like. The questions seem to seek answers to questions that they've been assigned. At times, this will prompt an answer that asks the questioner to find out for him/herself. It seems to me, and it's just my opinion, that going onto the Web, finding a related site, and attempting to get an answer from those knowledgeable about the topic actually is doing the homework.

Again, it's just my opinion, and this post is not directed at any board members. One of the things I like best about this site is how courteous people are in how they share knowledge. For example, the most recent instance of this came this week with a board member questioning very politely whether a question was homework-related. I didn't find it discourteous, and the same poster has on numerous occasions gone out of their way to provide lengthy and detailed information directed at newbies. So, again, I'm not wagging my finger at anyone, just wondering how others feel about HW answers.

Any thoughts?

[This message has been edited by dananne (edited 04-08-2005).]

[This message has been edited by dananne (edited 04-08-2005).]