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Would it help if there was a limit (maybe 30 characters) in the title box as some posters put extremely long questions in the title box which are hard to read eg: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Law/Question97
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Just an idea
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This is a case in point: http://www.t
14:05 Sun 01st Jan 2012
Whenever we get a long title, though, there is always something in the details box as well- sometimes just a few words such as "Thanks" and sometimes the whole question from the title box appears again in the details box. Perhaps they don't see the details box until after they've typed a long question, and so they insert a few words or copy and paste their title
I am puzzled by those posts that have the same thing written twice -once as the question and once as the post- maybe that happens with certain phones- you enter it once only and AB inserts it into both boxes.
I can understand new users who are unfamiliar with the input screen putting the full question in the title box but some regulars do it.
I find it hard to handle crossword clues when the known letters are shown only in the title box.
I am puzzled by those posts that have the same thing written twice -once as the question and once as the post- maybe that happens with certain phones- you enter it once only and AB inserts it into both boxes.
I can understand new users who are unfamiliar with the input screen putting the full question in the title box but some regulars do it.
I find it hard to handle crossword clues when the known letters are shown only in the title box.
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This is a case in point: http://www.theanswerb.../Question1091135.html
Problem is, though, there's no incentive for people to follow the guidelines even if they know about them because their questions get answered anyway!
Problem is, though, there's no incentive for people to follow the guidelines even if they know about them because their questions get answered anyway!
Bit a bit picky there aren't you Mark and the rest of you? The guy (assume its a guy anyway) asked a reasonable question, in what looks ot be the correct category and even put a thanks on the end. I fail to see why knowing which crossword it is important either?
We have to bear in mind that many newusers aren't knowledgeable about forums in general ,never mind individual rules relating to each one, and what other users require from them from the get go.
Unless we cut them a bit of slack we run the risk of alienating new members.
We have to bear in mind that many newusers aren't knowledgeable about forums in general ,never mind individual rules relating to each one, and what other users require from them from the get go.
Unless we cut them a bit of slack we run the risk of alienating new members.
It is helpful to have the name of the publication where the crossword or quiz is printed. If I need more than one answer, I often scroll through the existing Q&As rather than enter a query for each one, and if I see the 'Please help with 12 ac' or similar, it isn't very helpful. Similarly, I have more chance of answering a question if I know it's one I've done myself. I agree that the title box should be for just a title, and it should be a helpful one especially where someone wants a such a specific answer.
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