Most of the questions I ask on Mathematics Stack Exchange are to help me understand the concept of how a mathematical function operates. Unfortunately I have received a lot of negativity on these questions, or else they almost immediately get put On Hold.
One example is my most recent post here where I am trying to identify what equation is behind the Cosine function, if any. I'm no mathematician and so some of (if not all) my questions may seem ignorant, which is true. That's why I'm here.
I looked at the math.se questions you've asked. All but the one you link to above are reasonable and were answered. And you followed up by accepting an answer, which is the polite thing to do.
So just keep asking, and try not to be discouraged by some pushback on questions that some folks find unclear. Of course, try to be as clear as you can. Don't be too apologetic in advance, but hint that you know the question might be vague and that you welcome clarification. Sometimes I can guess what a "no mathematician" is trying to say.
