Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
It would be nice if everybody would make the titles of their threads SAY what the thread is about. For instance, I could have titled this thread opener "Dontcha hate it when...", and you would have to open it to see if you even would have wanted to open it in the first place. The title ought to tell the members browsing the threads something about the content. If I am pressed for time, I skip right over those threads, because there is no indication in the title that I might be interested in reading it. "Teaser titles" don't get my attention or respect. They don't say anything. I think a concisely worded but informative title ought to be required on any online forum. The title makes the initial impression, which is often the ONLY impression.
For instance, "Newbie needs help" is vague. Maybe I know a lot about straight razors but not much about DE razors or shaving with them. What's in the post? is the OP asking a question I can answer intelligently, or not? Or is it a question to which I would like to see the replies, because I have wondered the same thing? Or is it a question that I have no expertise on, or interest in? But "Newbie needs help with honing an Ebay straight" might get my attention because I want to learn more about it myself, or because I have experience and relevant opinions on the subject.
Dissenting opinions? Anybody in agreement?
For instance, "Newbie needs help" is vague. Maybe I know a lot about straight razors but not much about DE razors or shaving with them. What's in the post? is the OP asking a question I can answer intelligently, or not? Or is it a question to which I would like to see the replies, because I have wondered the same thing? Or is it a question that I have no expertise on, or interest in? But "Newbie needs help with honing an Ebay straight" might get my attention because I want to learn more about it myself, or because I have experience and relevant opinions on the subject.
Dissenting opinions? Anybody in agreement?