Write good, descriptive titles for posts

[drhowarddrfine]

Back in the Usenet days there were posted rules and article about postings and having good, descriptive titles. Now I see this in all social media but notice it here more often lately. A thread is started with a title such as "Computers" or "Is there such a thing?!" (I'm trying not to point to specific exising titles.)

It's annoying to run through the list of "New posts" and clicking on things I know nothing about, can't help or have no interest in. To my dismay, there have been times when I've ignored such posts only to find out much later that I did have an interest or expertise in and could have been very helpful only to be too late to the party.

So, please, write titles that describe what the thread is about. It's good internet etiquette, too.

 

[Emrion]

I just agree with that. I recall these old days when all the web was only English writing. When all was open and not threatened. Rules applied without menace.

These times are over and it's getting worse.

It remains good topics and people. I focus on those.

 

[AlfredoLlaquet]

It's annoying to run through the list of "New posts" and clicking on things I know nothing about, can't help or have no interest in

What a tragedy. First world problems are very painful indeed.

 

[scottro]

Not to start a fight, as I like both AlfredoLlaquet and drhowarddrfine, but while it is a first world problem, though not as bad as the ultimate one (my oreo cookie is too big to dunk in my glass of milk), it's a small thing that can be helpful. The only caveat I'd offer is that when you are new to something, it's difficult--that is, if you're new to tech forums, it's difficult to know what is a good title. What is enough information? Shucks, I've been here forever, and someone rightfully criticized me for asking for help without giving any useful info to help others help me, as the old customer service line goes. (Insert line about good old days when there was customer service).

So, I agree with both of you. It is a first world problem, but it is annoying. But I do want to add that for new comers or non-native speakers, it's difficult to know the right way to do it. Most of the people on this forum, if not native speakers, still seem to have excellent English, and I will point out that we don't see any subjects like PLZ HELP!! BROKE SYSTEM, NEED HELP ASAP THX, so, I think people do make an effort.