Archive: 17 posts

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Could we forbid the use of vague thread titles? This could be a mild offense resulting in only warnings first, but if repeated several times, could be reprimanded. The problem is, I'm constantly seeing threads in the everything LBP, help and suggestion forums titled "Please help me" or "My idea" or "Check this out". Thread titles like this just create a lot of confusion and force people to click on the thread just to find out what the thread is about. Needless to say, I really, really hate thread titles like that, and I see no reason for not having a rule forbidding the use of such titles. Descriptive thread titles help everyone out.

2008-12-21 00:14:00 Author: Linque Posts: 607

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Well, I can see where you're coming from. I think we should probably make it a rule too, then.

2008-12-21 00:15:00 Author: RockSauron Posts: 10882

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The vast majority, over 95% of the thread titles are just fine. I don't mind silly titles or titles with smiley faces or anything else. I just want the content of the thread to be included in the thread title. I hate this issue truly and deeply at work as well, when people send e-mails with titles that tell nothing about the e-mail itself. Try searching for the right mail from hundreds when the titles are something like "Here's the file you asked for".

2008-12-21 00:19:00 Author: Linque Posts: 607

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Makes thread title : click me or die xD / end joke yea i agree with this man!

2008-12-21 01:38:00 Author: Thee-Flash Posts: 3154

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I always click on them. :/ I definately needs changing.

2008-12-21 01:40:00 Author: moleynator Posts: 2914

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I don't click on threads unless I know what they are. I say we go with it. But of course, it's not my decision :/

2008-12-21 01:43:00 Author: GuyWithNoEyes Posts: 1100

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Sounds a good idea, and i definatly see where your coming from. I'm just worried about adding in more rules/ways to get infractions. We wouldn't want to push anyone away. But don't get me wrong, i like the idea.

2008-12-21 02:53:00 Author: ryryryan Posts: 3767

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I can definitely see where you're coming from, but it seems a bit too strict to punish someone just because of a nondescript title. I would be happy to encourage it in a positive way, but I don't want to do anything too negative, as it will just push people away. After the recent issues with the rules and the moderation system, I don't want people to think we're cracking down on little things like that.

2008-12-21 04:53:00 Author: ConfusedCartman Posts: 3729

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I agree as well that something could be done about this. It isn't a subject I feel bothered about because if the title isn't descriptive enough, in most cases I simply don't open it. So a positive reinforcement could be a good idea CC. Maybe one of those force reads? Just a quick thread asking people to be more descriptive in their thread titles for the good of the community?

2008-12-21 05:39:00 Author: KAPBAM Posts: 1348

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I agree as well that something could be done about this. It isn't a subject I feel bothered about because if the title isn't descriptive enough, in most cases I simply don't open it. So a positive reinforcement could be a good idea CC. Maybe one of those force reads? Just a quick thread asking people to be more descriptive in their thread titles for the good of the community? Agreed. Haven't haad one of those in a good while.

2008-12-21 05:45:00 Author: Unknown User

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Yeah, doesn't have to be a rule. Just something that's encouraged, and moderators could kindly point out to anyone with a poor title to write descriptive titles in the future.

2008-12-21 09:10:00 Author: Linque Posts: 607

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Yeah, doesn't have to be a rule. Just something that's encouraged, and moderators could kindly point out to anyone with a poor title to write descriptive titles in the future. They could also point out that they can change the title by editing the first post title. This does not change any hyperlinks to that post. I agree that it should be a suggestion. Enforcing people that don't know better might frustrate them. I don't know what would be done though if people continually do so, but often positive encouragement can work just as well as negative punishment in changing behaivour for the better.

2008-12-21 09:17:00 Author: Elbee23 Posts: 1280

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If you hover your mouse over the title you can see what it says..? I can :o

2008-12-21 09:32:00 Author: Boomy Posts: 3701

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Maybe one of those force reads? Just a quick thread asking people to be more descriptive in their thread titles for the good of the community? Yes yes, the issue would be solved forever.

2008-12-21 10:19:00 Author: Killian Posts: 2575

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I say it depends on the thread. If it's a thread in the "Help" section, then yes, the thread title should contain the contents of the thread. The same goes for the "News" section, as well as sections that are made for quick reference and rules or contests. But it shouldn't be a rule with consequences. That's going overboard. Just a simple encouragement and a preference, such as typing with good spelling and grammar, it's not a rule, but it's appreciated more. EDIT: If you hover your mouse over the title you can see what it says..? I can :o Problem is that there's a chance that the person's problem might not be detailed within the first few words that you can see when you hover your mouse over the title.

2008-12-21 10:23:00 Author: ScytheOfGrim Posts: 438

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I think this should be mentioned a little more, though it shouldn't be made a rule. I also think that the first post in the thread should be explained a bit more too. For example, Wrong way: 'The tank won't move'. Right way: 'I have began to make a level, involving a tank. This tank's wheels will not turn however, and this is causing major issues in my levels'.

2008-12-21 14:31:00 Author: Bear Posts: 2079

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I think this should be mentioned a little more, though it shouldn't be made a rule. I also think that the first post in the thread should be explained a bit more too. For example, Wrong way: 'The tank won't move'. Right way: 'I have began to make a level, involving a tank. This tank's wheels will not turn however, and this is causing major issues in my levels'. Yeah sometimes it is hard to understand what people are trying to say, but you have to take a guess

2008-12-21 21:49:00 Author: BloodFlameX Posts: 349

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