To expect a thread title to give some clue about the contents??

that was to MargaretX

Oh, do put that to HQ! I like that!

It shouldn't be too vague but I think "rules" would be dreadful.
I like the ways some threads eventually wander off topic and become funny and slightly surreal. That is what happens in normal conversations. Strict controls would make it very boring and proper.

Hello MargaretX.

How about Jinglenet (J08) for some and Gransnet where we serious ones could write in proper headings and enjoy discussing things at length.

Oh heavens, has anyone got some tweezers, please?!

soop I have not suggested there should be any change,new rules or whatever. The OP asked if anyone else was exasperated, and I said I was. What's wrong with that?

Twenty!

notso High fifteen.....

I agree with JessM and would also appreciate an introduction to a link. However, we are all different, and while some people have the choice to start with just a link, I have the choice not to click on it. so what was the point in my posting this, exactly? (Wanders off, humming quietly.)

...make that a High-ten

High-five Notso

I think it's much nicer to keep things easy going and informal....and dare I say random?

With you there, nanaej and Ana...
vegasmags What's not to like? It's a forum. Nothing needs to be passed by a vote in parliament.

I think it is all part of the 'rich tapestry'!

Not too many 'how to post' rules please!

I'm with Anna

I don't ,mind them at all, it doesn't take long to scroll down and see what it's all about. I don't think we should have too many rules and regulations, cryptic titles draw me in, and then if it doesn't interest me I move on.

I like them as well. I'd still read the first post whatever the thread was entitled, so what's the difference, time-wise? Cryptic titles make GN more fun!

I actually enjoy the enigmatic thread titles. Often a factual description of a thread would not contain the essence of what the thread is and the tone of the first posting - and it takes so little time to click in and out of a thread.

Must admit have been secretly miffed about some postings that have very little to do with the subject but as I am trying (not always successfully) to get a bit more tolerant as I get older I have let it ride - especially as I am far from organised and regulated in 'real' life. Witty ramblings are fun and we could all do with a giggle. However, the rather 'look at me look at me' self indulegnt postings that are little more than inward navel gazing and are met with a quick rebuff if you dare to disagree, I am learning to avoid.

She called me 'madam' in another thread. Does that give me greater status than 'Missis'?

Oh! Thanks for that Missis.

I agree with those who think a title is a subject heading, which at least should bear some relation to the content. I have noticed that the more 'intriguing' the title, the more boring the thread.

Thanks Jess and kitty

I appreciate that kittylester .
I agree it is courteous to other members to think about which category to put the thread in, to have a clue about the subject in the title and yes, if you are posting a link, it would be polite to take the time to write a line or two so that others know what kind of thing you are going to see if they click the link. If someone sent me an email saying something like "check this out" and a link, I would think it was some kind of spam and choose not click.
If you just want to post links without bothering to write anything, join Facebook. There, other people can see a bit about the link without leaving the page.
The search facility on GN is not very good (to say the least), so it is very hard to find threads without clear titles once they have dropped down the list.
Finally - GN is getting really big and really busy at times. If you want people to read your thread you are going to have to 'sell' it, otherwise it will get ignored.