yes they are... for a reason.
This site is to support real issues... not homework related questions...
The only exception to that rule is when it is "self-taught research" as i am currently doin with
Perl.
The rules are strict also b/c we are trying to create a repository of knowledge of the non-trivial nature... which can be searched....and real solutions found from our wide range of combined knowledge.
Neo has added a forum for BSing if you want to do that ... go to the main page and look at the bottom...
Strict rules are for your protection so this site doesnt turn into a recruiting/homework laden/goof-off/job app/web-site promoting/BS site....