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Nov 08, 2007
Edit by Gordon:
We've recently discussed a general rule regarding asking for homework help in this, coding, math, science and well, any other forum.
Asking for homework help is ok, as long as you state that is what you're after and have shown a reasonable attempt at the problem yourself.
If you post things like "I don't understand $question" or "I have $problem" and you have not offered ideas or problem solving of your own (or at least effort towards this) not only will people be less likely to know what direction to offer help in, but you will become blacklisted in the minds of those who moderate such places. Remember your mod team is a fickle bunch and we tend to stick together on things. If you become known for just trying to get forumites to do your homework for you and a mod/whatever moves or deletes your thread you won't have many people care. We are not paid tutors. We are, in most cases, friends and friends like to help each other, but don't abuse it.
Rules - Updated Nov 08, 2007
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Rules - Updated Nov 08, 2007
by Hammer » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:29 pm UTC
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Re: Rules
by gmalivuk » Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:19 am UTC
Maybe also add something like "this is not tech support"?
In the future, there will be a global network of billions of adding machines.... One of the primary uses of this network will be to transport moving pictures of lesbian sex by pretending they are made out of numbers.
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Re: Rules
by iw » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:52 am UTC
Maybe changing the title to "Theoretical Computer Science" or something would help? "Math (related to computers)" would certainly do the trick...gmalivuk wrote:Maybe also add something like "this is not tech support"?
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Re: Rules
by Hammer » Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:03 pm UTC
To repeat the "this is not tech support" theme: Mentioning a computer does not qualify your post as Computer Science. If you are looking for technical support, post in Help Desk.
"What's wrong with you mathematicians? Cake is never a problem."
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Re: Rules
by Yakk » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:36 pm UTC
As in "My compture looks pretty. What should I buy for lunch?"
Science -- it's what's for lunch.
Science -- it's what's for lunch.
One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision - BR
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Re: Rules - Updated Nov 08, 2007
by Xannon » Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:41 am UTC
I think that naming it computer science and indicating that it isn't for help desk issues is a great idea.
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Re: Rules - Updated Nov 08, 2007
by davean » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:24 am UTC
Xannon wrote:I think that naming it computer science and indicating that it isn't for help desk issues is a great idea.
"Formal proofs preferred" ... that doesn't seem helpdesk-y to me ...
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