to expect Mumsnet users to answer a question?

[nannynick]

This morning I posted a question...

Please do take a look at the question and even better, provide your answer, as the more people who answer it, the better the analysis later.

The question started to produce discussion, which was not what I was wanting. So I have now started a new thread for discussion of the question.

Anyone think of a reason why people won't just answer a question, until they know more about why they are being asked it?

NN, I'm surprised at you, you aren't normally this bossy and short-tempered. And it's perfectly normal for people who are being asked a question out of the blue by a stranger to want to know what the context is.
But since you've come back and been your usual self, I'll go and answer.