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Subject Lines - 7/5/2005 12:36:32 PM

EmeraldSlave2

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Hey guys,

This is not a whine, this is not a complaint, this is not a blame post, this is not an order on high, this is just me asking for something simple.

Subject lines really help people understand what they are going to read in the thread. It helps newbies pick and choose topics relevent to them, cuts down on repeat topics, and helps people begin to focus their thoughts.

If you start a subject with "question" that leaves us with no idea what this is about, whether it might be interesting or relevent, and it a pretty blank notice. Instead, try a subject line of "Question about kneeling" or "Question about saving emails" so people can know right away what you are posting about.

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RE: Subject Lines - 7/5/2005 12:42:35 PM

LadyAngelika

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I concur with Em on this 100%.

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RE: Subject Lines - 7/5/2005 12:43:00 PM

imtempting

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I agree. Its so much easier and that way you will attract people with knowledge in that field. Well more chances anyway.

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RE: Subject Lines - 7/5/2005 1:08:48 PM

sub4hire

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quote:

I agree. Its so much easier and that way you will attract people with knowledge in that field. Well more chances anyway.

Also don't forget those with limited attention spans may be able to answer the question the other is asking.

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RE: Subject Lines - 7/5/2005 8:57:55 PM

siamsa24

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quote:

Also don't forget those with limited attention spans may be able to answer the question the other is asking.

What was that? I was distracted by something shiny

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RE: Subject Lines - 7/6/2005 12:18:09 AM

Gauge

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quote:

If you start a subject with "question" that leaves us with no idea what this is about, whether it might be interesting or relevent, and it a pretty blank notice. Instead, try a subject line of "Question about kneeling" or "Question about saving emails" so people can know right away what you are posting about.

I think I can solve this problem pretty simply. I will start a thread with the subject "Answers" and then people will know where to go look for information.

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