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Yes, if you need advice or opinions, it's better to ask elsewhere.
The reference desk will not answer (and will
remove) questions that require medical diagnosis or request medical opinions, or seek guidance on legal matters. Such questions should be directed to an appropriate professional, or brought to an internet site dedicated to
medical or
legal questions.
Questions must be answerable in the sense that a conceivable answer sourced from published reference material could exist. Do not ask questions about your own personal life or other matters that are not likely to be the subject of such material.
The reference desk does not answer requests for
opinions or predictions about future events. Do not start a debate; please seek an
internet forum instead.
How do I word my question for the best results?
Include a meaningful title. Do not write "Question" or "Query", but write a few words that briefly tell the volunteers the subject of the question.
Include context. Include
links to any information that might help to understand your question. Tell us what part of the world your question applies to.
Do not provide your contact information. E-mail or home addresses, or telephone numbers, will be removed. You must return to this page to get your answer.
Type ~~~~ (four
tildes) at the end of your question. This signs your contribution so volunteers know who wrote what in the conversation.
If your question is homework, show that you have attempted an answer first, and we will try to help you past the stuck point. If you don't show an effort, you probably won't get help. The reference desk will not do your homework for you.
When will I get an answer?
It may take several days. Come back later and check this page for responses. Later posts may add more information. Please, post your question on only one section of the reference desk.