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Post by Doughnut on May 19, 2005 8:52:19 GMT
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Post by bj58 on May 19, 2005 11:19:14 GMT
Agreed, it is annoying having to open a thread to find out what it's about ... only to find the topic being discussed is of no interest.  |
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Post by MP on May 19, 2005 11:51:46 GMT
Agreed, it is annoying having to open a thread to find out what it's about ... only to find the topic being discussed is of no interest. ......but pushing the read count up by one in the process.  ;D A cunning ploy to ensure that you read the thread - reckon we must have lots of sales people posting on the Cage.  Can be annoying - though it doesn't really effect me too much as I have to read all the threads anway.  |
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Post by heja on May 19, 2005 12:20:54 GMT
thats the whole points BJ
also its to stop the thread heading being way too long.
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Post by Doughnut on May 19, 2005 13:15:15 GMT
thats the whole points BJ I think you've got it the wrong way round Tim. The whole point of a Subject heading is to give you an idea of what's in the body of the thread. That way you don't have to waste your time opening threads that you're not interested in. What does the initiator of a thread gain by wasting people's time through the use of misleading or incomplete thread subject titles? It's as bad as trolling in my book. |
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Post by martin on May 19, 2005 13:22:56 GMT
The only situation whare I think that is appropriate is in order to create suspense. e.g. When a signing is announced: "Panthers new signing is..." But, I see what you mean. For example: "Panthers new signing is..." *clicks link* Not likely to be announced for another week.  That kinda thing happens + it is annoying!! |
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Post by heja on May 19, 2005 13:28:54 GMT
BUT
Panthers new signing is + Not likely to be announced for another week.
will not fit in the thread title, so you might as well but Panthers new signing...
Panthers new signing is Not likely to be annou
and having half words
as people will still read it to find out why and when.
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Post by martin on May 19, 2005 15:07:15 GMT
Or you could put: "No signing yet" |
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Post by heja on May 19, 2005 17:49:18 GMT
but then people would moan at you more as it is a really pointless post
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Post by bj58 on May 19, 2005 22:37:24 GMT
but then people would moan at you more as it is a really pointless post The case for the prosecution rests .... |
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Post by hitman69 on May 20, 2005 5:40:51 GMT
......but pushing the read count up by one in the process. ;D A cunning ploy to ensure that you read the thread - reckon we must have lots of sales people posting on the Cage. Can be annoying - though it doesn't really effect me too much as I have to read all the threads anway. it sounds to me like everyone is a bit bored |
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Post by Doughnut on May 20, 2005 9:13:26 GMT
it sounds to me like everyone is a bit bored Nope. Just sick of opening threads that turn out to be of no interest to me. |
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Post by nuttyrockeress on May 20, 2005 11:34:16 GMT
Nope. Just sick of opening threads that turn out to be of no interest to me. You should try being a mod! |
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Post by MP on May 20, 2005 11:56:13 GMT
The case for the prosecution rests .... ..... which is why the thread is still there  - if I'd been an active prosecution I'd have deleted the thread and put Tim on probation! ;D Too late now as I'm off to the Highlands for a bit - but be warned Tim, Nutty will be watching and she keeps things rather more tidy than me!  Think Hitman is right - we must all be bored! |
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Post by Doughnut on May 20, 2005 12:37:16 GMT
You should try being a mod! ROFLMAO!!!  Yeah, right. Good one! |
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That kinda thing happens + it is annoying!!
- if I'd been an active prosecution I'd have deleted the thread and put Tim on probation! ;D
