So, your going down the list of posts on the Model Railroader Forums and you see this post which simple states "REQUEST"? Well, that's not a very descriptive title for a post; but, O.K. I'll bite! Then you get to the 1st page and find out this post has nothing to do with model railroading; or, that you have no interest in the subject, durrrrr!
Similar to what you have just found, there are many posts which start out with a similar lack of information in the title! When you go to them, you find you have absolutely no interest in the subject and you become a tad bit dismayed/annoyed with the Original Poster!
I think it should be common courtesy that the title contain enough information to allow a viewer the opportunity to pass the thread by, instead of it being a hook to draw them in and make them feel like a sucker!
Yes, there will be times when the subject can't be described in the short sentence that will show-up in the thread title; but, come-on guys, put just a little effort into it!
The thread "Can't Find?..." is an example!
NP 2626 "Northern Pacific, really terrific"
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association: http://www.nprha.org/
LOL
Could not agree with more, Mark.
It really is annoying, and, aside from the annoying nature of it all, I often feel sorry for the OP because his failure to be more specific probably leads to a lot of readers skipping right over the post.
On a somewhat related topic, my son-in-law never includes subject titles on his personal emails which drives me nuts and makes it impossible to find these emails for future reference.
At least the forums require that you type some form of subject title.
Rich
Alton Junction
Mark,I fully agree with your thoughts.
However,the short topic header seems to be a part of forums that will more then likely never cease..
Larry
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Now what if the information in a long title that attempts to convey the information you desire is slightly incorrect and you don't check it out and miss out on something you would have liked to get in on?
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At the opposite end of the spectrum, how about this one?
Simple solution................
Try "MR Update" or "MR Stuff" and that should do the trick!
ENJOY !
Mobilman44
Living in southeast Texas, formerly modeling the "postwar" Santa Fe and Illinois Central
BRAKIE Mark,I fully agree with your thoughts. However,the short topic header seems to be a part of forums that will more then likely never cease..
A short topic header (Title) is fine; but, be descriptive! Of course it will likely never change, there are no editors requiring it to be so and some people don't give a "Rat's Patoot" about anybody; or, anything!
jeffrey-wimberly Now what if the information in a long title that attempts to convey the information you desire is slightly incorrect and you don't check it out and miss out on something you would have liked to get in on?
Such is life!
mobilman44 Simple solution................ Try "MR Update" or "MR Stuff" and that should do the trick!
Huh?
Yep!
If an OP does a vague job in the subject line, that is not my problem - and why is it yours?
I certainly realize the importance of descriptive title line, and make it a priority when I originate a thread. But, I just don't have the concern about what others do or don't do - for it is their loss, not mine.
ENJOY !!!!
NP2626"Rat's Patoot"
Gotta remember that..
mobilman44 Yep! If an OP does a vague job in the subject line, that is not my problem - and why is it yours? I certainly realize the importance of descriptive title line, and make it a priority when I originate a thread. But, I just don't have the concern about what others do or don't do - for it is their loss, not mine. ENJOY !!!!
It is a problem for me because I am one of the suckers that gets drawn into looking to see what the O.P. is asking! I am only asking people to be courteous, I don't see a single thing wrong with requesting something that you realize the importance of and if you realize the importance of it, at least you care enough to try to be explicit. So, thanks Mobilman44!
Mark,
I hope,that you are aware of the fact,that you are not the only,''sucker''..LOL.
P.S.Where have you been hiding? Hope everythings okay..
Cheers,
Frank
Frank,
Sent PM.
Mark
Mark!! Nice to see you back!!
As for the vague question thing...my current favorites are those that go like this...
It's all crash in the louspeaaka!!!
Nothing about what exactly the person is experiencing or anything like that...just...It's All Crash In the Louspeaka!!!!
oh...and btw...the thread that came from is from another music forum I'm on..and is exactly as typed!!
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Yes! If you want to get questions answered or sound off about something then a lot of forethought should be expended on your post's title. This is a common malady on just about every forum I have ever visited and this one is no exception.
A good title may not guarantee a good post, but it will drag more people into your narrative, whatever it may be.
A title says a lot about your thought process and ability to handle the english language in a communicative way. We should all strive to put our best foot forward. A good, descriptive title is that foot.
Richard
If I can't fix it, I can fix it so it can't be fixed
blownout cylinder Mark!! Nice to see you back!! As for the vague question thing...my current favorites are those that go like this... It's all crash in the louspeaaka!!! Nothing about what exactly the person is experiencing or anything like that...just...It's All Crash In the Louspeaka!!!! oh...and btw...the thread that came from is from another music forum I'm on..and is exactly as typed!!
BC,
That is too funny!
Well I'm sorry if I wasted any ones time with my post.. Can't Find ...But thanks I got answer...Jerry
NP2626:
You do of course realize that you have probably spent more time writing and reading the responses to this thread than it would take you to read the first couple sentences of dozens of poorly labeled posts.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
"Request"!!!! Heck I thought it said "Bequest" and that you may have been giving away some of your NP freight car kits,I was wrong again.
Cheers,the Bear,
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Ok, did I MISS something? What is this thread about?
Marlon
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Medina1128 Ok, did I MISS something? What is this thread about?
It's like a :"Seinfeld" episode. It's about nothing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQnaRtNMGMI
Andre
Cox 47 Well I'm sorry if I wasted any ones time with my post.. Can't Find ...But thanks I got answer...Jerry
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LAKE,
YEAH,,,,,And the older you get,the harder it get's,to find...LOL..
Nobody wasted any time responding to; or reading over your post. I only suggested that you attempt to make the title more informative. I think this a reasonable suggestion.
dehusman NP2626: You do of course realize that you have probably spent more time writing and reading the responses to this thread than it would take you to read the first couple sentences of dozens of poorly labeled posts.
And, your point is?
It's all advertising, getting people to sit up and pay attention. Your thread title is your hook; pick a sharp one or a dull one as you see fit.
Stu
Streamlined steam, oh, what a dream!!
Rastafarr It's all advertising, getting people to sit up and pay attention. Your thread title is your hook; pick a sharp one or a dull one as you see fit. Stu
Nicely stated Stu.
Joe