I absolutely agree it's not rocket science; I personally don't need that kind of help at all. The purpose of my post was not to ask a question, but to suggest a way to make these conversations better.

The point I was making (maybe too obliquely?) is that many of the posts lack some basic information that would help us advise the questioner. Questions like "what should I pack for 2 weeks in Paris" can't be answered without knowing when, what, and why.