Author Topic: Subject Line Etiquette (Read 3784 times)

MCRider · « **on:** November 22, 2009, 10:22:01 AM »

Just my little pet peeve: I would like to propose that everyone precede their posts in the subject line with the model in question.

Like "CB750K2- wheel bearing problem" or such

This would preclude the need for us asking the poster what model it is, or finding the model in question buried in the text somewhere. Or opening the link at all when its something not so interesting to someone.

If everyone did this, it would become apparrent in the forum index that that is the preferred method of posting and newbies might get the hint early on.

Just my little thing no big deal, we'll survive either way.

cb650 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2009, 10:40:31 AM »

I've often thought this also.

greasy j · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2009, 11:52:15 AM »

sounds like a good idea.
i'll try to remember next time I have a ?.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2009, 12:48:20 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on November 22, 2009, 10:22:01 AM

Just my little pet peeve: I would like to propose that everyone precede their posts in the subject line with the model in question.

Like "CB750K2- wheel bearing problem" or such

This would preclude the need for us asking the poster what model it is, or finding the model in question buried in the text somewhere. Or opening the link at all when its something not so interesting to someone.

If everyone did this, it would become apparent in the forum index that that is the preferred method of posting and newbies might get the hint early on.

Just my little thing no big deal, we'll survive either way.

I second & third this suggestion!

MCRider · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2009, 01:14:56 PM »

Thanks guys. It doesn't have to be a rule. If a bunch of us do it, it will catch on.

cb650 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2009, 02:32:16 PM »

I wish it would catch on but you know it wont. You can wish in one hand and $hit in the other and see which on fills up first.

Gordon · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2009, 03:37:26 PM »

Quote from: cb650 on November 22, 2009, 02:32:16 PM

I wish it would catch on but you know it wont. You can wish in one hand and $hit in the other and see which on fills up first.

Ha! Well put.

I doubt it will catch on, but it would be great if it does. Too many people just don't pay attention to the details of what's going on around them. Look at how many tech questions keep getting moved out of the "Tricks & Tips" section, even though there's a bold print, sticky subject line at the top of the page that says "Technical questions DO NOT go in this thread, use SOHC/4 Bikes".

I think the only way it would ever happen is if there were a required field to fill in the model of bike in question before being able to post the question.

azuredesign · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2009, 04:17:33 PM »

I agree that it's a good idea and will try to do so if I post in the tech forums.

cb650 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2009, 04:32:40 PM »

Ok What bike we talking about?

??

bill440cars · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2009, 04:55:25 PM »

Quote from: cb650 on November 22, 2009, 04:32:40 PM

Ok What bike we talking about???

Ha! Ha! Terry's already lost!

Just kidding Terry.

Of course that is a GREAT idea, but like Gordon said, there are a number of folks who post like they are doing it in the Dark or something.

And I have seen it take several posts on a thread, for the originator to actually come out and give ALL of the info that should have been out there in the beginning.

Now, if we ALL try to do it this way, maybe at least a number of folks will pick up on it and reduce the number of folks doing it the other way.
Maybe?

Time will tell, Bill

Zaipai · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2009, 04:58:34 PM »

Quote from: cb650 on November 22, 2009, 04:32:40 PM

Ok What bike we talking about???

Nice, I think you can be exempt given your handle cb650 .. ;-) Still I like it, good idea. Too bad we can't put up a template or a form that once filled out has all the needed info.

Gordon · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2009, 05:27:46 PM »

What's so wrong with somebody just posting...

WHAT BIKE?!!!!!!

in the offending threads?

cb650 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2009, 06:35:15 PM »

So Bill your new car is killer

.

mrblasty · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2009, 06:58:51 PM »

So how do i fix my bike? It's doing this thing.

cb650 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:04:38 PM »

no use my oil its better

754 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2009, 08:29:45 PM »

Ya mean like the time I asked what is it on..

and the OP answered that 6 diff ways, with out saying which bike

.. till it got real comical..

.. I like the wanted ads where they dont say where they live, and I ask if they are near Munich or Katmandu......

bill440cars · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2009, 08:58:53 PM »

Yeah and when they have something to sell and talk about wanting the parts picked up and yet, neglect to say just where he is, so folks will know if they can go THAT far or not.

And Terry, I ain't using YOUR oil, but I DO appreciate your comment about my car.

Rocking-M · « **Reply #17 on:** November 23, 2009, 06:30:40 AM »

what tires do you recommend for this bike?

cb650 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 23, 2009, 06:42:56 AM »

the tires I use are the only ones that shoud be used

tortelvis · « **Reply #19 on:** November 23, 2009, 10:01:43 AM »

Amen! I had a customer call in last week looking for a throttle cable. When asked what he wanted it for he replied "for a throttle." I asked again, what does it fit? "The throttle." Again, "Buddy if your next words don't include a year, make and model, we are done!" Some people! It does get a bit old, "wanted, parts for a 750" with no other description in the subject line.

bill440cars · « **Reply #20 on:** November 23, 2009, 10:20:11 AM »

Seems like these people breed and spread out all over the place. Wonder if there is a FORUM just for them?

74cb750 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 23, 2009, 11:06:21 AM »

My bike does not have an electric starter thingy.
What should I do?

cb650 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 23, 2009, 11:42:10 AM »

Kick it

clarkjh · « **Reply #23 on:** November 23, 2009, 12:52:55 PM »

If I put Surely and Samson in the same shed over the winter, does that mean that Surely will have a scooter in the spring?

James

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #24 on:** November 23, 2009, 01:05:44 PM »

Sounds like a great idea. Sometimes I see a thread titled "HELP!!!!" or something like that. Kind of vague, and not much help for others searching for the same problem.

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Author Topic: Subject Line Etiquette (Read 3784 times)

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