It is already an unspoken rule (backed by a moderator once I think) for the topic starter to get the ball rolling by providing adequate material for discussion, instead of a single sentence. So yes, please do not answer the TS's question unless he actually makes this into a more serious discussion.


From what I can infer, he's just asking for homework help.

Yes he can, which is why you should not spoonfeed him if this is not a real discussion. If he can help by contributing to the topic, then so will I.