For me it comes 110% down to how it's asked. If I see:

Billy posts: "looool omfg this lewkz 2 kewl can u show me how 2 do it? looool liek do i need softwerz or hardwerz? or can i implant in2 brain? LOOOL"

I ignore it or tell the guy what a wonderful asset to our community he is. But if I see:

Joe posts: "Hey guys, I have used the search and browsed stickies, but I'm still stumped. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get KeyClone to work with my G-keys on my G15 keyboard." (example)

I'll answer the dude's question. He's indicated he's done searches, he's browsed the stickies, as far as I am concerned he's done the things he needs to do to start asking questions here.