<p>Basically helping out with these neural networks is (often) like debugging and/or solving a complex unclear problem. It is like doing a (big) task rather than answering a clear (and abstract) question. So it should be deemed off-topic when a question does not involve the solution or clarification of specific principles and is not useful for the site other than helping out the single person who asked the question.</p>

<p>The same issue exists when people ask for support with problems related to software. For these cases there is a reference <a href="https://stats.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/793/internet-support-for-statistics-software">Internet Support for Statistics Software</a> . That place provides resources for general help to solve software problems. This link is then used in place of many questions which can be closed with a reference to this general help and support FAQ about software.</p>

<p>If many questions exist surrounding similar support issues related to neural networks, then a similar type of standard community support question could be created. That would provide resources for general support on neural networks and allow us to close most of the questions. Questions that still involve a novel and abstract component of general interest can still be answered, as they are useful for the database of questions and answers.</p>
