In short, you don't want to encourage these people because they are just at a time sink that benefits no one I have learned things by answering questions for p

In short, you don't want to encourage these people because they are just at a time sink that benefits no one I have learned things by answering questions for people who were unable, or unwilling to do the research themselves. It's the most beneficial when its a topic I am familiar with, but have not had the need to actually try myself.