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Posted by: Ansbacher Apr 19 2016, 09:37 PM
Many of the forum's contributors are literary wits, which I respect, but wit, humor, cleverness and purposeful vagueness should be put aside when choosing titles for new threads. If the title of a new thread does not contain words that are key to the thread's content, then it makes it practically impossible to be included in search results when using the search by title only option.
This is especially important when submitting threads about technical problems and their solutions. You might write an incredibly valuable article on how to fix a 914 problem that everyone is up against, but if it is not easily searchable no one will reap the benefits of your wisdom. Titling a thread like "Nasty Little Gremlin Solved" (just a made up example) that is really about fixing a headlight problem is pretty much useless when searching by title in the future. I like to search by title as it is quicker and usually more specific to what you are looking for.
Am I off base on this? I hope none of our more creative writers are offended but following this guideline would make the forum more of a treasure trove of knowledge than it already is.
Ansbacher
'74 2.0
Posted by: timothy_nd28 Apr 19 2016, 09:42 PM
Did you check the relays? 
Posted by: Cuda911 Apr 19 2016, 10:52 PM
I agree with you 100%, but it's tilting at windmills. The clueless will remain clueless, and still title threads like "Help" or similar useless things.
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 20 2016, 09:14 AM
I am extremely "search challenged" and could not find a thread if it's title were "this is the thread". 
Posted by: sfrenck Apr 20 2016, 10:23 AM
Google search your term and add site:914world.com at the end such as:
" this is the thread site:914world.com " turns up this thread.
Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Apr 20 2016, 10:34 AM
Google search your term and add site:914world.com at the end such as:
" this is the thread site:914world.com " turns up this thread.
easiest and best way to search 914 world. Sorry o.p. seems like a solution to a non problem. I see no harm in being clever in a title wording to draw interest to your thread. When I see the same title over and over I tend to skip that thread.
Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 20 2016, 10:51 AM
Google search your term and add site:914world.com at the end such as:
" this is the thread site:914world.com " turns up this thread.
easiest and best way to search 914 world. Sorry o.p. seems like a solution to a non problem. I see no harm in being clever in a title wording to draw interest to your thread. When I see the same title over and over I tend to skip that thread.From google you just have to start your boolean search with 914world
Also try to break it down to as few key words as possible.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 20 2016, 10:54 AM
Writing a clever title to a post is as useless as using a clever site name for yourself rather than your real name. 
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 20 2016, 10:55 AM
Google search your term and add site:914world.com at the end such as:
" this is the thread site:914world.com " turns up this thread.
I'll try that next time. Maybe I can avoid Andy's wrath using this.
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 20 2016, 11:32 AM
Not a chance ...
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 20 2016, 11:38 AM
I agree with you 100%, but it's tilting at windmills. The clueless will remain clueless, and still title threads like "Help" or similar useless things.
Is this the thread about windmills?
Posted by: Dion Apr 20 2016, 12:10 PM
I agree with you 100%, but it's tilting at windmills. The clueless will remain clueless, and still title threads like "Help" or similar useless things.
Is this the thread about windmills?
Posted by: boxsterfan Apr 20 2016, 01:35 PM
Can someone help me with my poor idling 2.0L? 
Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Apr 20 2016, 02:48 PM
Writing a clever title to a post is as useless as using a clever site name for yourself rather than your real name.
Maybe it just takes some wit and a sense of humor.
Posted by: Cuda911 Apr 20 2016, 02:59 PM
Writing a clever title to a post is as useless as using a clever site name for yourself rather than your real name.
I agree. Most of the clever site names I can figure out. But, an "Elliot Cannon"? No idea. I'm guessing some type of tank from WWII?
Posted by: MoveQik Apr 20 2016, 03:23 PM
I agree. Most of the clever site names I can figure out. But, an "Elliot Cannon"? No idea. I'm guessing some type of tank from WWII?
No, it's old enough to be from WWI and its a cannon that shoots blanks.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 20 2016, 04:21 PM
Writing a clever title to a post is as useless as using a clever site name for yourself rather than your real name.
Maybe it just takes some wit and a sense of humor.
Hey! I have a sense of humor. "There once was a man from Nantucket"______________________________ fill in the blanks.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 20 2016, 04:25 PM
Yeah! See? Double post. Now ya got me really ummm?
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 20 2016, 04:29 PM
I agree. Most of the clever site names I can figure out. But, an "Elliot Cannon"? No idea. I'm guessing some type of tank from WWII?
No, it's old enough to be from WWI and its a cannon that shoots blanks.
And as far as site names go, this one is an out and out lie.
He sure is cute though. And check out the size of that wrist watch. 
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Posted by: MoveQik Apr 20 2016, 04:36 PM
I agree. Most of the clever site names I can figure out. But, an "Elliot Cannon"? No idea. I'm guessing some type of tank from WWII?
No, it's old enough to be from WWI and its a cannon that shoots blanks.
And as far as site names go, this one is an out and out lie.
He sure is cute though. And check out the size of that wrist watch. Jesus...you would think I was a pilot or something with a watch that big. And I'm flattered that you keep that pic so readily available. You continue with these compliments and I'll bring you some beer to R66 as well!
Posted by: worn Apr 20 2016, 05:29 PM
I agree with you 100%, but it's tilting at windmills. The clueless will remain clueless, and still title threads like "Help" or similar useless things.
I demand the right to be clueless. Personally I thought my thread about punitive maintenance would have gotten one bite at least. Beyond that, the search tool is hard to do on something without a full keyboard, but responds to persistence.
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 20 2016, 07:31 PM
I agree. Most of the clever site names I can figure out. But, an "Elliot Cannon"? No idea. I'm guessing some type of tank from WWII?
No, it's old enough to be from WWI and its a cannon that shoots blanks.
And as far as site names go, this one is an out and out lie.
He sure is cute though. And check out the size of that wrist watch. Jesus...you would think I was a pilot or something with a watch that big. And I'm flattered that you keep that pic so readily available. You continue with these compliments and I'll bring you some beer to R66 as well!
I think the OP makes a point.....things are getting too loose and all...
How many angels CAN dance on the head of a pin..?????
Did someone say Mike is buying..now I AM really gonna show up.
Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 20 2016, 07:50 PM
You know.... you could just ask the question again..... 
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