Some of you could get a lot more replies to your question if only you took a little more time to write the subject line.
Consider this, it is the first thing everyone reads about your post.
It needs to be concise and descriptive to your question.
So, please, do NOT use the following words in the topic line:
Help
please
question, dumb question
I need to know
etc. etc., you are really stating the obvious here. No need to put it in your subject line, wasting space and forcing readers to guess what you are on about. Many readers of this forum do not have the time to read every post, they pick the ones they read because they know something about that or it sounds interesting - from the subject line.
Pick a descriptive subject line and your post will get read by more people!
Write whatever pleas, expressions of gratitude, etc. you wish to make in the text of your messege, that is the right place for that.
Words like:
ASAP and other forms of urgency are really impolite, IMO. If you ask a question here, with every answer you are getting something for free . No need to put potential replies off with a poorly worded subject line. While you might want a speedy answer, it is really up to those replying to provide it - in their own good time.
English is my second language, I hope I have not upset anybody with the above.
Klaus
Consider this, it is the first thing everyone reads about your post.
It needs to be concise and descriptive to your question.
So, please, do NOT use the following words in the topic line:
Help
please
question, dumb question
I need to know
etc. etc., you are really stating the obvious here. No need to put it in your subject line, wasting space and forcing readers to guess what you are on about. Many readers of this forum do not have the time to read every post, they pick the ones they read because they know something about that or it sounds interesting - from the subject line.
Pick a descriptive subject line and your post will get read by more people!
Write whatever pleas, expressions of gratitude, etc. you wish to make in the text of your messege, that is the right place for that.
Words like:
ASAP and other forms of urgency are really impolite, IMO. If you ask a question here, with every answer you are getting something for free . No need to put potential replies off with a poorly worded subject line. While you might want a speedy answer, it is really up to those replying to provide it - in their own good time.
English is my second language, I hope I have not upset anybody with the above.
Klaus