IamA-BFG

...then give some thought to the thread title first of all.

This is one thing I notice. There can be really good threads, but, because the thread title is non-descriptive of the general discussion topic, it is a dropped discussion.

Also, misleading thread titles are really annoying. Do that a lot, and I (personally) will not be likely to pay any attention to new threads of yours. I don't know about others, but it is annoying to me.

Anyhow, here are some examples.

Examples of bad thread titles.
"Come in here!!!" "new picture" "look at this" "Help, please" "Computer help" "URGENT!!!!"

Better thread titles for those might be "Funny website I found" "Picture of Britney in Mexico" "Look at these funny pictures" "Please help me with my signature." "Please help--too many popups." <no alternative for the final thread type, which is usually an unimportant and useless thread anyway (or so I find)>

Do you see WHY the second set are better titles? They actually describe WHAT the thread is about. They give the reader a one-sentence glimpse into the purposes of the thread.

I see this ENTIRELY too often, so, I thought I would help.

I hope this helps someone.

Beavis_ea

Yeah if you make people think first and wonder by reading the title, then they'll have no choice but to come in your thread to see what it's all about.

Søren

In addition to that, make sure the post doesn't contain much over 25 characters, as those exceeding the 25 most likely won't get read.

SweetObScene

Thread titles with more periods at the end of the sentence then it has to makes me click the thread. I don't know why, I always think something good is in them.

Lenghthen

That was very helpful. Thanks for writing that.

SweetObScene

I expect you to put loads of periods after the title of the thread. Starting........-NOW.-

Pinky4life

good tips!! i totally agree!