I couldn't agree more. Well I have wished her Quads and hope they all turn out like HER..on second thoughts why would I wish That on society...?

Is it my eyesight or have I just seen the pot calling the kettle black?

or is it the reverse..? Much more of this and I shall book a place!!!!

I thought only 2 of us had answered!

I"m with you on that one. I posted a question last week about that. At best, all I will do is find a site where they can read up and answer their own questions. I don't mind if a kid is stumped or is looking for more information, but when it is SO obvious that they are looking for a quick answer at our expense, I won't give it to them.

On a funnier note, have you noticed how we are supposed to just make this mysterious teacher's guide or answer key materialize out of thin air, and know what it is they are asking us to help them cheat on? At that point, I sometimes pull out my Magic 8 Ball and have Madame Cleo come and answer the question, usually telling them that the ball says "NO" and that Madame Cleo's spirit guide says that bad things will happen to cheaters and to go and do their own work or suffer the consequences of their dishonesty.

I think you are on to something here as a type of flagging criteria for AP to look into. These cheaters are just as offensive as the people using foul language and the ones that are harrassing us.

Here is AP's response to the request about cheaters.
We don't consider students coming to Askpedia looking for help with
their homework answers to be cheating.

This is no different from them asking another person for help with their homework or doing an online search for answers. It is up to each person who answers questions to provide an appropriate answer.

However, what we will consider inappropriate is users leaving
disparaging, harassing, or offensive responses to questions and answers. This type of behavior goes against the spirit of an open and online community for everyone who has questions and needs help.

I agree with you but that is their right and the only thing you can do is just not answer.

I couldn't agree more. You've brought up a very interesting point. This is a great idea you've had, and I think AP should implement it. We've had an overflow of these types of questions, and I'm all for any measures that would put a stop to it. If these askers can't do this simple work for themselves, and are constantly looking for the quick-fix way out, what does that say about them? It's not our job to do their work for them, and I think it's about time they get off their behinds and get a taste of what real work is. Excellent suggestion!

I have a little different philosophy about this.
First, Please do not give wrong answers. That is bad for the site's integrity. This should be known as a place where you can get a good answer.

If it is obvious they are just looking for someone to do their homework for them, I will not answer either. That is an art and not a science.

Students do get stuck on things and if you show them how to do something, maybe they will be able to do the next problem themselves. Sometimes it is helpful for them to see what a good answer looks like. They better not copy my answers or they will get caught and hopefully punished. Still, it may should them ideas about how to do their own.
I look on us as teachers and sometimes parents. We want to give good guidance.

The owner/operator of Askpedia has a lot of things on his plate right now. I think they are more important for us that this.
When all they do is give a reference and not the question, The way to handle that is to leave a comment in the question discussion box asking for more information. If they have to type the question, that is some benefit to them.
Hope you are tolerant of a different view!

Personally, I don't mind extending a helping hand..notice that I said "helping hand".. They should be doing their own homework...How are they going to learn if they keep coming here for the answers. A lot times I do assist in math problems because I know this may be a difficult subject. However, they are given step by step instructions so that they do understand the problem.

I have problems with students who like answers to English - sentence structures...Are they asleep in class? Where are their notes? Its just pure laziness to come here for answers relate to this subject. There are so many English resources online- basically, I refer them to the site.

It's just bad when we give answer without any explanation for these types of questions..That's just my 2 cents on your question {{hugs}}