Thread Titles/Posting Rules - Please Read: 1st post updated

Karen · Last edited by Karen on Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:14 am; edited 3 times in total

With new members joining the site everyday, I've updated this post.

The full Forum Rules can be read at the following link, but outline a few pointers below:
http://www.labradorforums.co.uk/forums-rules.html

When creating titles for posts please can you make them as descriptive and as close to what the thread will be about as possible. This will make it easier when people are searching the forum for a specific problem / behaviour / health matter, etc, to be able to find any previous posts relating to the same or similar problem.

- When posting, DO NOT give your topic a title of:

- HELP ME PLEASE!
- I NEED HELP!
- I have a question.
- BIG problem!
- NOOB needs help!
- Problems
- URGENT!
- HELP ME PLEASE.

or anything similar to the above.

BE SPECIFIC in choosing a title for your post. It can help us better help you.

If you use a title that is generalized and not specific, it MAY be removed altogether

Also if there's a problem relating to, for example, eyes then try and not just put 'Eyes' in the title, but a description of problem such as 'Gooey Eyes', 'Sore Red Eye'.

As moderators we will edit titles if we feel it necessary to give more information which will enable other members to see your post who may otherwise overlook it.

Many posts with titles such as those given above tend to get overlooked and make it more difficult when searching for specific problems.

- When you post, post as much information as you can, so that members can better help you with your query/problem.

- Posting a topic 3 or 4 or 5 times will not get you a quicker response...it will more than likely get No response.

- Please try to only start New topics as necessary. If a similar topic exists, please post in it. It will move that topic to the top of the list and your post will be seen. It also is a good idea since there may be a few users subscribed to that posts notification.

Use the Search facility to see if there is already an answer to your problem/question on the forums, or if a thread already exists that you can post on.

- Post your topic in the respective forum. Neglecting to do so will get your topic moved or even removed!

Thank you for your understanding, and help to keep the forums running smoothly and efficiently.

callyw · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:41 am Post subject:

Ooh, sorry guys, I know I've been a bit guilty of that on occasions. Descriptive titles only from now on Wink

_LUCY_ · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:42 am Post subject:

Excellent post Karen - this board is so busy I often miss out a load of posts simply cos I don't have enough time to read them - better titles will be sooo much more helpful to peeps like me Very Happy

JohnW · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:57 am Post subject:

I agree. I'm forced to skip through most threads simply because I don't get the time, but I try to read anything I think I might be able to help with. But I miss a lot because the title does not catch my eye, or because I think I've already answered a post who's title is almost the same as that on another thread.

I know I'm a poor old timer so please make things easy for me. Crying or Very sad

All the best, John

my4labs · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:05 am Post subject:

Good one Karen, I am probably guilty of that one myself. Rolling Eyes

Karen · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:25 am Post subject:

Thanks everyone.

It will make life so much easier for everyone using the site and being able to help with problems, etc - we have nearly 15,000 threads on the site to date!

brindle · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:33 am Post subject:

guilty as charged

Karen · Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:

bumping