Forum topic titles

[n2mopac]

Once in a while I have a pet peeve that I just have to spout off about, and this is one of those. I have real issues with topic titles on this and other forums that tell you NOTHING about the subject of the topic. This site in particular is SLOW!!! and we don't all have cable uplinks. It takes time here to pull up topics, and nothing frustrates me more than to pull up a topic only to find that it is of no real interest to me. Topic titles like "WOW" or "This is really cool" are not particularly helpful. When you type a title, tell us the SUBJECT of your topic, not how you feel about it please.

This is NOT aimed at anyone in particular, nor am I trying to put a damper on people's creativity. I am just trying to make the forum work better and be more accessible and enjoyable for me ant others.
Ron

[Anonymous]

Can I offer you a drink?

[Fergmiester]

Hi Ron

As I am one of the offenders in this regard I apolagize. I never thought of it this light and wouldn't have been able to fully understand this before yesterday. I was in my LHS showing the owner something on Forums. As he had dial up I couldn't believe how long some of the topics took to come up (Forever and a day) especially the ones with photos.

So in the future I will try to be more descriptive when posting topics.

[cwclark]

I think the topic should be direct and to the point but it should also grab your attention...what you might not be interested in may interest others...may i suggest that you spend the moola on DSL and life may get better...chill out...your stress levels gonna stop your heart if you continue to get upset over topic titles....Jesus loves you man...it's gonna be alright

[Anonymous]

I offered him a drink earlier. Hasn't told me what he wants yet.

[Fergmiester]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Grayhound Challenger

I offered him a drink earlier. Hasn't told me what he wants yet.

Well if he won't take you up on the offer then hey I'm in if your still offering[:D]

[michealfarley]

Another idea would be to subdivide the General Discussion into three or four more focused headings. Have the "how much, how many" category, one specifically for locomotive discussion, etc. That would allow you to further refine your viewings and not waste your precious dial-up time.

[Anonymous]

Hey All!

Yes I agree. Being a moderator on other discussion sites we have everything broken down....we also limit and prune the forums weekely... non used forums get deleted after so many days/weeks/months and being familiar with the software Model Railroader/ Trains.com uses for its forum site this can be done in the same manner.....the thing is this.....Trains.com computer staff more than likely has their stuff outsourced to a third party company OR they do not feel it is necassary to moderate and do regular upkeep on the forums. And to the general public reading alot of us have dsl/cable *me being one* doesn't have a load issue how ever my friends who are still on dial-up are in areas where cable/dsl is still not provided *imagine that* this is something trains.com needs to take into consideration. There...spoke my two cents worth have a great day!!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Fergmiester
Well if he won't take you up on the offer then hey I'm in if your still offering[:D]

Of Course. Im having a round of Cherry Coke at the moment. But Sure!. Whats your poison?

[Roadtrp]

"Descriptive Forum Topic Titles Needed" would have been much more informative than "Forum Topic Titles". I opened the thread expecting to find a list of the best titles you had seen while browsing the forums. [;)][:P][;)]

P.S. Anyone wanna buy me a margarita? [:D]

[Anonymous]

Coming right up!!!!!!!!! [8D][8D][8D]

[lupo]

[wow]!
this is really
[8D]

[Big_Boy_4005]

It sounds like we might have to crack down on false advertising here.[(-D][(-D][swg]

I write titles so badly, that sometimes I have to change them just to get anyone to look at them. It has gotten so bad lately, that I think I'll just stick to answering other peoples topics.[sigh][sigh][banghead][banghead][%-)][(-D][(-D]

[lupo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005

It sounds like we might have to crack down on false advertising here.[(-D][(-D][swg]

I write titles so badly, that sometimes I have to change them just to get anyone to look at them. It has gotten so bad lately, that I think I'll just stick to answering other peoples topics.[sigh][sigh][banghead][banghead][%-)][(-D][(-D]

well eliot, [:D] your grafitti series got quite some sparks flying! [banghead]

[AntonioFP45]

All ribbing aside, N2Mopac does have a valid point. It's an easy compromise in that the enthusiastic Topic Posters can put a:

"Wow!", "Cool!", "KaSlam!", " Oh No!", "WHY?", "CAN THIS BE REAL?!", HAPPY ABOUT...!"I'M UPSET ABOUT...!", THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE!", "CAR 54 WHERE ARE YOU?"[:p][swg][swg] [:0][:p][8D]

before or after a 2 to 4 word descriptive title. Would pretty much cover all bases..........................I hope! [;)][:D][8D][:)][:p][:p]

Peace and Cheers, Amigos!

[Anonymous]

Titles can work both ways. There's one on the board right now, several pages, that's "What is Your Age?" Now I don't really care how old any of you folks are, or why it would matter to anyone else (Just an example, don't get upset). So I know I can ignore that thread. The good threads are pretty easy to find. I've learned a lot.
mike

[Anonymous]

It also might be an idea for posters to spell check their titles as well as their message before posting. I've scanned the posting titles and have found many spelling errors.

Another recent message suggests using the forum search capability to find some subjects. If the subjects are incorrectly spelled, then they won't show up!

There are also way too many irrelevant postings such as "What is your favorite/worst locomotive", etc. What a waste of bandwidth!

Just my two cents worth.

Bob Boudreau
Canada

[Anonymous]

THANK YOU BOB!

Oops, sorry for shouting. I was trying to say it nicely, but you hit the nail on the head!

Thanks!

mike

[Anonymous]

Its been all day, and only one person has ordered a drink. Its after four. I'm having me a Strawberry Daquiri. Anybody wan't to join me in the dome car?

[AggroJones]

Sure! I'll take some Vodka in rootbeer. (if they even serve that!)

[Anonymous]

Coming right up!!!!!!

[FThunder11]

I agree, the topics should have something to do with what you are writing about. I have a slow computer and i hate to go into a topic that im not interested in!

[Anonymous]

I am dial-up also. Live where DSL or other is not available. Just loading this forum can take a minute or so. I agree, I hate wasting my time, thinking I should be going to something I'll find interesting, only to find the title is not what you think! I find it interesting the threads I have the least interest in can be the most popular! What's up with me?

[Anonymous]

Sounds to me like the beginnings of another "DOS"!!!!!!![:D][:D][:D][:D][bday][bday][bday][:-^][:-^][:-^][:-^][(-D][(-D][(-D]OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[Budliner]

is this like roadrage


B -

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Budliner

is this like roadrage


B -

Ya, but funnybone tickling roadrage.[:D][:D]

[Anonymous]

Anyone else up for a drink?

[lupo]

a morning coffee for me please?

[Anonymous]

Make mine a double!!![:D][:o)][C):-)] Like the dome car!!! Easy on the coffee, heavy on the margaritas!!! Sorry Grayhound, didn't answer about Wyoming on a thread long ago, but it would be a long commute!!!!!

[Anonymous]

I think it comes down to moderated vs unmoderated boards. Where there is an active moderator the nonsense is weeded out quickly which to my mind enhances the quality.

Randy