Question

English/Writing Group Rules
The kinds of things that are allowed to be posted in this subject:
- English and Language Arts homework help / questions
- Proofreading & Editing requests

Do NOT:
- post content that is not originally yours
- post content without educational purpose (e.g. a generic "feedback?", "thoughts?", "how does this make you feel?")
- post questions asking for writing ideas (unless it is for an essay for school)
- post comments that do not offer assistance with someone's question

Proofreading posts whose comments result in "looks good" will be closed since further proofreading is not needed.

All old posts that break these rules will be closed. All new posts that break these rules will be deleted.

Answer 1

Ok,
why are we not allowed to give direct answers to the user when they ask a question.

Answer 2

We want to guide and teach the person towards HOW to answer the question. This way, they will eventually be able to solve similar problems on their own in the future. Giving direct answers does not allow for a person to learn.

Answer 3

Ok, that makes more sense, Thank you

Answer 4

Addendum: This is an educational website. If you are posting your own work, it should be for the purposes of constructive commentary and criticism. Please be open to respectful critique.

Additionally, if you are giving critique, please keep your comments respectful and constructive. Focus on specific actions that someone could take to improve their work. If you are just looking to insult someone or tear them down, this is harassment, not concrit.

https://asana.com/resources/constructive-criticism