This idea can be a single word the asker has to go by (e.g. the story/poem/etc should be based on the word 'alone' or have that word mentioned somewhere in it) or a few lines or a quote or phrase that could inspire an idea. The idea doesn't have to be one of these though, so you can be as original as you like
1. The asker asks for other people to give them an idea. The asker can add things such as what they're interested in or what they like, their writing style, a rough story line, etc.
2. Other people who also need ideas for their story/poem/etc or just want to be nice and help others will reply to the asker's request and give them wacky, fun, crazy, inspiring or just any plain old idea that they think would help the writer.
3. The asker receives an idea from someone and can do whatever they want with it
And so that's it! Three simple steps to getting an amazing idea and possibly creating the best piece of writing you've ever made!
So can someone please give me an idea for a story? It would be much appreciated xx
