user27148: I'd like to prompt suggestions for replacement of the "homework" reason.
I've taken the format from https://academia.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4710/new-audience-specific-texts-for-our-custom-close-reasons - I think it's important to realize that different audiences (OP vs not-OP; experienced users vs visitors) see different versions of the text and to consider all of those parts when designing a new reason.
For voting on this Meta post, I'd recommend that votes on the question reflect agreement/disagreement with the overall idea that the "homework" close reason, as currently written, should be modified. Votes on the answers can reflect agreement/disagreement with specific suggestions.
I'd also ask that people use comments to suggest moderate changes to the text presented in any particular answer, but to propose substantial edits as a new answer. I don't know how to define moderate/substantial, though, so I guess y'all will have to use your judgment. Personally, I'm completely happy if you'd like to copy 99% of my own answer and re-post it as your own if you think your version makes a difference.

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27148: <p>I'd like to prompt suggestions for replacement of the &quot;homework&quot; reason.</p>
<p>I've taken the format from <a href="https://academia.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4710/new-audience-specific-texts-for-our-custom-close-reasons">https://academia.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4710/new-audience-specific-texts-for-our-custom-close-reasons</a> - I think it's important to realize that different audiences (OP vs not-OP; experienced users vs visitors) see different versions of the text and to consider all of those parts when designing a new reason.</p>
<p>For voting on this Meta post, I'd recommend that votes on the <em>question</em> reflect agreement/disagreement with the overall idea that the &quot;homework&quot; close reason, as currently written, should be modified. Votes on the <em>answers</em> can reflect agreement/disagreement with specific suggestions.</p>
<p>I'd also ask that people use comments to suggest moderate changes to the text presented in any particular answer, but to propose substantial edits as a new answer. I don't know how to define moderate/substantial, though, so I guess y'all will have to use your judgment. Personally, I'm completely happy if you'd like to copy 99% of my own answer and re-post it as your own if you think your version makes a difference.</p>
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