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Constantly changing titles of threads - Why ? #34063
06/04/04 09:24 AM
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Why do people constantly change the title of discussion threads. The makes it very difficult to follow the thread via the 'posts in the last 24 Hrs' button at the bottom of the front screen.

Surely, if your comments are not relevant to the title you should start another thread. Thread titles are surely chosen by the originator of the thread to identify what they want to talk about.

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Why is a post's subject so important?


The first post of a given thread establishes the subject by which all subsequent replies will be known. Once there's been a reply, the thread subject cannot be subsequently changed. It's therefore important to get the subject right from the outset. Make it as descriptive and as specific as possible. For example, 'LCD burn-in questions', is much better than something completely generic, such as 'Newbie needs help!'. Not only is it more likely to elicit a response, but it'll also make it much easier for all posts in the thread to be subsequently located.



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What do you mean? [Re: scooby_simon] #34064
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Oops! I see now!

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Re: Constantly changing titles of threads - Why ? [Re: SOMA] #34065
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Oops! I see now!

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Does no-one have a any usefull comments to make ?


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Re: Constantly changing titles of threads - Why ? [Re: scooby_simon] #34066
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it doesn't really make a big difference to those of us who view the board in flat mode as opposed to threaded. I just click on the threads that are greyed and dont even read the subject lines.

Re: Constantly changing titles of threads - Why ? [Re: MauganN20] #34067
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Yep... I was starting to wonder about this myself. I actually ENCOURAGE changing the title as it gives more of an indication of what is being said in that post, regardless of mode.

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Re: Constantly changing titles of threads - Why ? [Re: scooby_simon] #34068
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Sorry Scoobie

It was Friday night at 10 and I was a little delirious from work.


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