Suggestion for topic titles
Apr 27, 2012 07:41:15 #
Since there are so many topics being generated on this site that no one is likely to read them all, if you were to put your subject in the title people would have an easier time choosing which topic they want to read and not have to go through them all to find that a lot of them don't have their interest.
For example, instead of posting 'I need help' for a topic, post 'I need help with a Nikon issue'. Then I know before I click that I probably won't be of much help and likely skip it to go to another post in stead of having to open it first to find out it's about a Nikon issue.
Just a thought to help get through through all of the interesting posts.
For example, instead of posting 'I need help' for a topic, post 'I need help with a Nikon issue'. Then I know before I click that I probably won't be of much help and likely skip it to go to another post in stead of having to open it first to find out it's about a Nikon issue.
Just a thought to help get through through all of the interesting posts.
Apr 27, 2012 08:14:59 #
Apr 27, 2012 08:16:01 #
To me it's just common sense to put enough information in a title to make sense and to let someone know what the basic content of the post is...
That would seem to be a no-brainer...though I'm an Engineer and I've worked in Aircraft Manufacture all of my adult life so descriptions like this are second nature to me:
Fairing, Wing, Outboard, Left Hand Side, Upper....
tells you all you need to know about what it is and it's location.
So....
Newbie, Problem, exposure, too dark, Nikon, D5000
Would work for me.
That would seem to be a no-brainer...though I'm an Engineer and I've worked in Aircraft Manufacture all of my adult life so descriptions like this are second nature to me:
Fairing, Wing, Outboard, Left Hand Side, Upper....
tells you all you need to know about what it is and it's location.
So....
Newbie, Problem, exposure, too dark, Nikon, D5000
Would work for me.
Apr 27, 2012 10:48:15 #
Apr 27, 2012 11:22:50 #
tlbuljac wrote:
good idea.....now to get people to cooperate is another challenge in itself.
Well....I was sort of kidding with that example...but I do agree; descriptive topics would be an improvement. :)
Apr 27, 2012 13:36:49 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
I started a post like this a few days ago and responders jumped all over me! But, I totally agree. I pass by more posts than I read.
Apr 28, 2012 06:51:05 #
I find that most of the issues could be solved if they would just read the instruction manual, and use the index in the back and they can answer their own questions.
Apr 28, 2012 07:44:24 #
rpavich wrote:
To me it's just common sense to put enough informa... (show quote)
So when the test pilot comes back and says the plane doesn't handle right, that's not enough?
Apr 28, 2012 08:04:00 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
molsonice wrote:
I find that most of the issues could be solved if they would just read the instruction manual, and use the index in the back and they can answer their own questions.
Sometimes that's easier said than done with factory manuals. If you can memorize and comprehend them, great.
A lot of times I scratch my head wondering what the factory's interpretation of my subject might be in their index. And when you find it there might be flash-backs to several other pages. In these cases it saves time to ask UHH members for their feedback.
That's one reason I would never get on someone's case
about "read the manual". Most probably did, but missed where their answer was printed.
Apr 28, 2012 08:28:56 #
rayford2 wrote:
A lot of times I scratch my head wondering what the factory's interpretation of my subject might be in their index. And when you find it there might be flash-backs to several other pages.
I hate those "flashback" references. I have Pioneer radios in our cars, and whenever I look in the manual, the first direction is to "See page 17, ..." If the people who wrote the manuals actually used the product, they would write better manuals.
I have pdf copies of all my manuals on the computer, so I can do a search for a word, but that doesn't always get me what I want.
Apr 28, 2012 08:40:04 #
I am not really get on ones case but as we learned in school if you read it once you remember 10% of what you have read so you go out and use your eauipment. Read it again, and again etc and remember even more. and the manuals are still not good enough so you start playing with the settings and soon it all starts to come together you think then there is something else that comes along. Then I purchased the book on my specific camera by Magic Lantern Guides with a tear out Quick Refereance wallet card and got better at understanding my camera. All I am saying, if you want to understand your equipment read the information over and refer to the material to become better at what you want to do. :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:
Apr 28, 2012 10:43:14 #
molsonice wrote:
I am not really get on ones case but as we learned... (show quote)
And your point ? [ LOL ]
Apr 28, 2012 10:52:49 #
Apr 28, 2012 13:48:49 #
BigBear wrote:
Since there are so many topics being generated on ... (show quote)
I agree, try to make it specific is a good idea. You're probably also more likely to get the help you're looking for. If you have a question and specify your model or the issue you're probably much more likely to get responses from others with that particular piece of equipment, or who have had that same or similar problem, question or issue.
Apr 28, 2012 16:07:00 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
CocoaRoger wrote:
quote=BigBear Since there are so many topics bein... (show quote)
Absolutely!
By the way, Magic Lantern and others don't publish manuals for all makes and models of cameras; just the ones they're fairly certain it will be worth their time and effort.
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