Would people please post a thread with a meaningful title?

[Cyprus]

What would be even better is if folks who "heard a long time ago" but don't know or have who haven't got any experience in the question they're trying to answer would just not answer at all. A recent thread comes to mind where someone "heard" that fertilized eggs have naturally occurring penicillin. Such a load of BS. If you don't know, don't have the experience, or haven't bothered to research the topic, just shut up!! Your misinformation is not helpful to anyone.

That's how we learn.

We have to disprove to determine fact.

 

[2hotchicks]

Oh, I agree. It's been very educational!

I was referencing the idea that those of use who inadvertently wrote a vague/useless title have heads up our butts.

I agree - that statement is not helpful or welcoming

 

[john_wrightson2003]

I agree - that statement is not helpful or welcoming

x2

 

[imnukensc]

That's how we learn.

We have to disprove to determine fact.

People spreading misinformation is not how we learn, but it certainly raises their post count.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I can't really say anything disparaging about people's thread titles. I understand why people who are new to the site, or those who are in a panic would just add a quick one or two word title. But honestly, I think we've pretty much all posted threads with less than stellar titles at some point. To me it's not really a big deal

 

[Aunt Angus]

I can't really say anything disparaging about people's thread titles. I understand why people who are new to the site, or those who are in a panic would just add a quick one or two word title. But honestly, I think we've pretty much all posted threads with less than stellar titles at some point. To me it's not really a big deal

No to me, either.

I do plan to start using "tag" words. It's a great suggestion, and it will help the search function, I am sure.

 

[aart]

This thread is kinda funny...and topic is not new by any means.
I've been participating in forums for a couple/few decades(since they were called bulletin board or lists) and this has always been an issue....worse since 'stupidphones' came out, IMO. Some folks know how to communicate and others do not, luck of the draw, way of the world, etc.
Everyone has a choice whether or not, and how, to respond to the less literate(be it language, computer, or forum literacy).

 

[Ted_Harrell]

Goodness. Y'all can be harsh on folx who unintentionally annoy others... I am guilty of typing dumb titles, but I never did so in an attempt to annoy others. I am sure that the majority of the time it's done in oversight.

I have probably done it in other places before too...

 

[Aunt Angus]

This thread is kinda funny...and topic is not new by any means.
I've been participating in forums for a couple/few decades(since they were called bulletin board or lists) and this has always been an issue....worse since 'stupidphones' came out, IMO. Some folks know how to communicate and others do not, luck of the draw, way of the world, etc.
Everyone has a choice whether or not, and how, to respond to the less literate(be it language, computer, or forum literacy).

I guess it's ironic, then, that I have a PhD in English.

 

[aart]

I guess it's ironic, then, that I have a PhD in English.

A quick scan thru your threads shows all 'good' titles.