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#1 08/10/2007 10:49 am
- USVIA
- Swimming pretty (100+ posts!)
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Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
Would it be possible for us all to use some originality in our thread titles here?.....or at least more descriptive titles about the content of your lens(es)?
When you scroll down the front page of this forum, it's bombarded by so many threads that say "Hi, I'm new here"....."Hi, this is my first lens...."....."Hi, Review my lens".....
To be honest, most of the time, I come here and click on the same topics repeatedly.....just because ALL the thread titles are just so similar...
I can't be the ONLY one that has noticed this.....lol....am I?
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#2 08/10/2007 10:53 am
- Starheart
- Cuttlefish. Just browsing.
- From: Provincetown, Ma
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
Hold on to your hat! I was just about to post...
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#3 08/10/2007 11:00 am
- USVIA
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
lol....welcome, Starheart! can't wait to see your lens!
.....I'm sorry if the original post seemed to picky, but, i do think it might just be in the best interest of all in this forum if we could use a little more originality in our thread titles.... 
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#4 08/10/2007 4:28 pm
- giddygabby
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
I admit that some topics hook me quicker than others, and if I have only half an hour to spend in the lounge, they may get all my time! Good suggestion, USVIA.
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#5 08/16/2007 12:43 am
- N376
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- From: Si'mybio
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
An eye catching thread title is always a good thing. Something that makes you think or makes you want to click. While keeping honest to the intention of the thread topic.
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#6 08/16/2007 7:03 am
- AdriennePetersen
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
I agree, a catchy title or at least a title specific to the topic of the post is much appreciated!
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#7 08/16/2007 7:55 am
- giltotherescue
- Squid Staff / Forum Mod
- From: Boulder
- Registered: 10/17/2005
- Posts: 1934
Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
AND WHAT'S WITH THE ALL CAPS SOMETIMES?
Sheesh, I wouldn't mind a Rule #5 banning all caps.
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#8 08/16/2007 7:59 am
- relache
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- From: Seattle, WA
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
USVIA wrote:
To be honest, most of the time, I come here and click on the same topics repeatedly.....just because ALL the thread titles are just so similar...
I don't click on a lot of threads because they are so similar...
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#9 08/16/2007 4:05 pm
- N376
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- From: Si'mybio
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
giltotherescue wrote:
AND WHAT'S WITH THE ALL CAPS SOMETIMES?
Sheesh, I wouldn't mind a Rule #5 banning all caps.
Send that in to Squidoo HQ!
I hear they're reasonable people.
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#10 08/16/2007 10:39 pm
- LindaJM
- Image & Video Mentor
- From: Happy Camp, California
- Registered: 06/11/2007
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
I like thread titles that describe the topic clearly. For example, instead of "Look at my lens" someone could write "Look at my lens about cars" . . . then I'd know what I'm getting into.
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#11 08/17/2007 10:48 am
- KimberlyDawnWells
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
giltotherescue wrote:
AND WHAT'S WITH THE ALL CAPS SOMETIMES?
Sheesh, I wouldn't mind a Rule #5 banning all caps.
Amen to that.
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#12 08/17/2007 10:54 am
- transformed
- Cuttlefish. Just browsing.
- Registered: 08/08/2007
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Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
Well I guess I blew it big time, my very first post and I irritated everyone here 
Sorry bout that guys!!
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#13 08/19/2007 10:13 pm
- gkygrl
- Got yer sea legs
- From: Malta, NY
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 84
Re: Much Needed Originality in Thread Titles(?)
Yeah, the caps thing really bugs me too ... feels like sandpaper or fingers on a chalkboard.
I also agree with realistic and original titles. Very helpful.
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