Because of how much tutorial information is on my site, I get a lot of email asking for help with various problems. Usually I help out if it’s something simple and I have time. Today I got a funny one:

Subject: I need help



Hi Joe,

I need help with my assignment, please help me to put this together,

… (details omitted) …

Please help me writing the script.This assignment is due today for class.

I sent a polite reply pointing to some relevant information, but I’m really curious about this person’s worldview.