Is This Science Forum Different from Social Media and Homework Help Sites?

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Have been frustrated of late that most other forums for discussion of science are social-media like or consist mainly of people wanting to be spoon-fed fully-worked solutions to their homework. This place seems different. Thanks for having me.
 
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Welcome to PF. Yeah, we've built a pretty special place here. Enjoy! :smile:
 
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LastScattered1090 said:
How did you find PF?: Through friends

Have been frustrated of late that most other forums for discussion of science are social-media like or consist mainly of people wanting to be spoon-fed fully-worked solutions to their homework. This place seems different. Thanks for having me.
Excellent choice. We specifically do NOT spoon feed answers. Our goal is to help people figure out how to get the answers themselves.
 
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phinds said:
Excellent choice. We specifically do NOT spoon feed answers. Our goal is to help people figure out how to get the answers themselves.
That's really good to hear, and thanks for the welcome everyone!
 
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