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OK, I have to get this off my chest before I explode. I cringe and begin to think all kinds of illegal and torturously cruel thoughts when a person titles a post with something like: "PLZZZZZZZZ HELP!!", "HELP ME PLZZZZZ!!", or something just as nondescript and disgustingly pitiful. :rant:

 

If I owned a PC help site, a post like that would go straight to the *&^%$#@! can.

 

Thanks, I feel better now......................:D

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Guest Wolfeymole

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Well some threads could be titled more appropriately Cobra I will admit, but if we were to change the title and then PM the person to inform them of that then we'd be running around like demented chickens all day.
maynardvdm Newbie

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People don't realize that they would get more responses if they used a more descriptive title ;)

 

 

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Cobra Newbie

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Well some threads could be titled more appropriately Cobra I will admit, but if we were to change the title and then PM the person to inform them of that then we'd be running around like demented chickens all day.

 

I surely wasn't suggesting you or anyone else assume the task of re-titling these type posts. That would be akin to punishment. :whip:

 

At least one of the help sites 'out there' has a quick and short primer on their rules of engagement. They require the title to reveal the content of a post or they deep six the help request. An excellent way to do business, IMO.

 

You know, something like: "HDD makes grinding noise", "Monitor blew up and took my cat with it", "Smoke billowing out of computer case". Really simple and to the point.

Nothing increases productivity like the last minute.......

 

"...How years ago in days of old

When magic filled the air,

'Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor

I met a girl so fair,

But Gollum, and the Evil One crept up

And slipped away with her..."_Ramble On

RandyL Newbie

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You are correct Cobra. It would indeed be most helpful to the member, the helpers and the staff if the poster would correctly identify the basic issue in the title.

 

Perhaps some people will see this thread and do just that.

 

Thankyou

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Guest Wolfeymole

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Well that's as maybe but FPCH will never "Deep Six" any requests for help whatsoever, this must be distinctly understood.
Cobra Newbie

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At the risk of belaboring the point, let me say that I had NO intention of trying to modify or suggest changes to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help's SOP (Standard Operating Proceedure) when I made the original post.

 

The subtitle of this section is: "Topics, thoughts, news items, points of view etc that don't fit anywhere else", so I took the opportunity to express my opinion on one of my pet peeves. If I misunderstood the purpose of this portion of your website, let me know and I will no longer share what's on my mind.

 

Personally, it doesn't matter to me HOW the powers that be handle anything @ FreePCHelp, and my intent wasn't to start an adversarial discussion. As a matter of fact, I didn't expect any response or discussion at all. Just a cranky old so-and-so letting off some steam.

Nothing increases productivity like the last minute.......

 

"...How years ago in days of old

When magic filled the air,

'Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor

I met a girl so fair,

But Gollum, and the Evil One crept up

And slipped away with her..."_Ramble On

Guest Wolfeymole

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Well I think I can say that in the nearly 45,000 posts that have been made on FPCH I can count on one hand the number that have had no reply, trust me on that my good fellow. ;)

 

Should you wish to let off steam on any given occasion feel free to do so Cobra.

 

I see nothing adversarial in your repartee so may I suggest that you ease back and enjoy the view.

 

Live long and prosper.

Plastic Nev Newbie

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well Ok, still on the subject of letting off a bit of steam, we all sometimes feel like going GGGRRRR at someone, but it is part of life in general and not only on the forum.

 

There are many instances of poor thought having gone into a request and the way it is worded.

We just have to shout at the monitor, thump the keyboard, and then try to work out how best to help. No point in getting mad at them, they have a problem, they don't understand it, and hope we can.

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Jelly Bean Newbie

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We must realise there are members out there who do not know what the issue is with there computer.

 

Or that some do not know how to use a forum.

 

Some are desprate for help and will title there thread as they see fit to.

 

We have to give allowances for all forms of computer users and to title a thread HELP PLEASE is a way of showing a little panic or a lot of panic by a member.In this case we should be polite and calm the member and reasure them.

 

To change a title is not appropriate unless it contains a potty word.

 

The more knowing of us should show a little compassion to those who need our help and a title of a thread should not come into it.

 

We have members of all computer levels and of education a little patience goes a long long way.

 

As long as we understand what the member wants help with and if your not sure then ask more questions to figure out the issues and help.

 

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Good point :thumb:

 

 

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Sir Trews Newbie

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Well then!

 

You've seen the movie Grumpy Old Men?

 

He's up there^

 

;)

As all know who use forums at all.. there are sooo many who really haven't and to us.. it's second nature.

JB is right there.. any and all who come are looking for one thing.. help. Experienced or not..

That's what all of these are for.. titles regardless... those can be fixed.

Keep it going all! :)

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