Suggestion about topic titles.
Jul 27, 2014 11:57:11 #
I know this has been said before, but based on several posts I've seen lately, it bears repeating.
When we make a post and simply put some non-description statement like "Need Advice" in the title, the readers of the forum have no idea what you need advice about. Many folks simply will not click on your post. The guy (or gal) who doesn't click on your post may have been the one who would have had the best answer for your question.
If, on the other hand, you put "Need Advice on Mirrorless Camera Options" in the title, at least now the reader has an idea of what your topic is about and can make an intelligent decision whether or not to click on your post.
This is just a friendly reminder from a guy who has been running a car-related forum for nearly 15 years.
When we make a post and simply put some non-description statement like "Need Advice" in the title, the readers of the forum have no idea what you need advice about. Many folks simply will not click on your post. The guy (or gal) who doesn't click on your post may have been the one who would have had the best answer for your question.
If, on the other hand, you put "Need Advice on Mirrorless Camera Options" in the title, at least now the reader has an idea of what your topic is about and can make an intelligent decision whether or not to click on your post.
This is just a friendly reminder from a guy who has been running a car-related forum for nearly 15 years.
Jul 27, 2014 12:20:53 #
Basil wrote:
Need help with the transmission on my 57 Chevy :D :-D :-D :DI know this has been said before, but based on sev... (show quote)
Jul 27, 2014 12:21:12 #
Basil wrote:
I know this has been said before, but based on sev... (show quote)
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Jul 27, 2014 15:56:12 #
The admin should take care of that and place the generic meaningless topics onto a 'blah generic topic' forum. Once one's topic get stuck there and get no answer I would hope the next time they change but that will not happen so...
Just vent, as I did a few weeks ago about this very subject.
(I was going to type something offensive about monkeys but abstained) :shock: :-o :mrgreen:
Just vent, as I did a few weeks ago about this very subject.
(I was going to type something offensive about monkeys but abstained) :shock: :-o :mrgreen:
Jul 28, 2014 06:27:47 #
Jul 28, 2014 07:04:01 #
Basil wrote:
I know this has been said before, but based on sev... (show quote)
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Jul 28, 2014 08:06:04 #
Rongnongno wrote:
The admin should take care of that and place the generic meaningless topics onto a 'blah generic topic' forum. Once one's topic get stuck there and get no answer I would hope the next time they change but that will not happen so...
I would take it a step further then that. All ambiguous topics should be immediately deleted and the original poster gets a generic PM informing them the topic was deleted due to it's non specific title.
No one should have to open a topic to find out what it's about, the title *should* contain enough specific detail.
We definitely do not need a whole other forum stuffed with meaningless topic titles. Just delete that junk and make people do it right or move on.
Jul 28, 2014 08:35:47 #
Rongnongno wrote:
The admin should take care of that and place the generic meaningless topics onto a 'blah generic topic' forum. Once one's topic get stuck there and get no answer I would hope the next time they change but that will not happen so...
Just vent, as I did a few weeks ago about this very subject.
(I was going to type something offensive about monkeys but abstained) :shock: :-o :mrgreen:
Just vent, as I did a few weeks ago about this very subject.
(I was going to type something offensive about monkeys but abstained) :shock: :-o :mrgreen:
I too have posted several items relating to this lack of specificity regarding topic headings.
I too believe it is the responsibility of admin to police and administer the problem as they do for other things:
1. Rejecting a photo from a contest because it doesn't seem to meet the criteria.
2. Moving things around among categories: from General Photography to Links and Resources as one example.
It would be a simple matter for admin to positively intervene on the topic heading specificity factor. A good learning experience for the poster that would result in more meaningful headings to guide users away from subjects they have no interest in.
A controlled vocabulary, or a list of topic headings from which posters could choose, might be a result or and approach to consider.
I'll even volunteer to do it for them (admin).
From an former librarian who knows about stuff like this.
Jul 28, 2014 14:01:16 #
I do not advocate the "death penalty" (deletion), because someone, probably a noob, does not quite know how to word a title. This is extreme and will cause valuable people to shy away. Many of us are very knowledgeable and things that are obvious to us are confusing to the novice. I advocate education rather than severe punishment. Perhaps the admin could leave the topic, but send an email advising the "perp" as to proper behavior.....subsequent offenses could escalate the response...
Before we start setting too many restrictions and rules, we should remember what we are here for in the first place.
Before we start setting too many restrictions and rules, we should remember what we are here for in the first place.
Jul 28, 2014 23:45:48 #
Jul 29, 2014 01:03:14 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
How about if we just "tar and feather" them, rather than "draw and quarter" if they have less than 20 posts?
After that, will it be alright to "draw and quarter" the slow learners.
After that, will it be alright to "draw and quarter" the slow learners.
Jul 29, 2014 05:51:00 #
Basil wrote:
I know this has been said before, but based on sev... (show quote)
always timely, thanks :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 29, 2014 07:07:53 #
lighthouse wrote:
How about if we just "tar and feather" them, rather than "draw and quarter" if they have less than 20 posts?
After that, will it be alright to "draw and quarter" the slow learners.
After that, will it be alright to "draw and quarter" the slow learners.
How about a basic understanding of how to formulate a question.
Jul 29, 2014 07:09:33 #
Not gonna happen.
People cannot write clearly and think rationally (many times, not all) and when you point this out and try to correct them, they blast you as rude or worse.
I've seen it 100 times.
Nope...that's not likely to change.
People cannot write clearly and think rationally (many times, not all) and when you point this out and try to correct them, they blast you as rude or worse.
I've seen it 100 times.
Nope...that's not likely to change.
Jul 29, 2014 07:31:55 #
rpavich wrote:
Not gonna happen.
People cannot write clearly and think rationally (many times, not all) and when you point this out and try to correct them, they blast you as rude or worse.
I've seen it 100 times.
Nope...that's not likely to change.
People cannot write clearly and think rationally (many times, not all) and when you point this out and try to correct them, they blast you as rude or worse.
I've seen it 100 times.
Nope...that's not likely to change.
I agree on the topic title. Many people just don't take the time to think about it. They seem so eager to post their question they forget about the most important part, the title. I can't count the number of times I have read a title "Need Camera Help", then when I open the thread and have to read through two paragraphs before they say they need help with a Putzieo point and shoot, which I know absolutely nothing about, nor am I even slightly interested, is just simply a waste of my time. Please folks, start using descriptive titles! :thumbup:
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