Should students use Fluther as a sourse for ideas for school projects and papers?

I have noticed several students asking questions for school and getting flack from people about ‘doing their own homework’. I think a resourceful student should investigate all possible sources of ideas and information when preparing their work, and a social network and info sharing site like Fluther should be a great help, if people were cooperative. Why are people reluctant to share info with students, but not orther random people?