Generally if you ask politely you'll get a polite response here. Sometimes even if people ask not so politely they also get a polite response, but it's not as likely.

It's good to remember when asking a question many people will see to respect the time of the people reading it. That means things like narrowing the question as much as is reasonable, noting what you've tried, and asking in a clear, understandable manner. Some people demand quick answers to broad, poorly worded questions and wonder why they don't get much help for free from strangers. Others, like yourself, ask questions others want to answer for you. Some of that has to do with how interesting the questions are and some with how politely and respectfully they are asked.

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