Why do people ask about wood species on this sub? Honest question.

I get that different species burn and coal differently. They have different BTU's per piece because they have different densities. Why do people "need help" identifying the species of a log or split? I really want to know why it matters to you/them.

This is the firewood sub, when people ask about wood species, my first thought is always,"Who cares, dry it, burn it." Not in a mean way, but in a confused tone. Am I a jerk? Am I missing out on some aspect of wood burning culture? Am I actually a cave man (I mean, person?)

You don't need help identifying firewood, you need help understanding that all wood burns. (OK, that was mean.)

A wood working or milling sub would be the place for identifying species, right?

I like reading when people ask why this particular pile or piece of wood isn't burning well and the usual suspect is inadequate dryness. I really like seeing piles and stacks of firewood and seeing people's splitting areas. Those are all interesting firewood topics. I wouldn't mind topics on how some people start their fires on coniferous and maintain the fire on deciduous or observations on burn times and how many coals are left the next day. That is firewood related stuff.

This is like looking at a hanging side of beef and the butcher asking he needs help the identifying the cow's breed. (?) Doesn't matter now does it? Cut it up and eat it.

I'm not trying to, how does it go, throw shade at anyone for asking. Please tell me why you need to know.