Something must be done about Topic names

[BasariStudios]

1. If you know your MP3 (no i dont)
2. New Korg User (then welcome to the forums)
3. Big problem (well not my problem)
4. I need some Help (well i need too)
5. Style Works Full (should it be empty)
6. How can i edit Sound (by editing)
7. Korg PA800 (?yes, Korg PA800?)
8. Sampling (cookies or ice cream)
9. Is it possible to (no, its not)
10. Korg M3 (?) is there an M4?)
...and so on...its annoying and pushes people away from actually reading
the topic...can people just use a Name that actually describes what they want?
Names like:
1. I dont want my girlfriend no more, whats the solution?
2. I need some Drugs, where do i buy them from?
e tc...

Thanks

[Vex]

I must agree with Nedim ...It's a mess... And nothing new... same old boring stuff..."how to reinstall OS and resources? " that's my granny know now,after 1000000 times repeated here...nobody use "search" anymore...

[karmathanever]

Agree Nedim!!!

I think some questions get completely lost due to "misleading" topic headings.

Be much more specific (but brief) in topic headings.

Cheers

Pete

[amiri]

Very good point Nedim, the only way it is possible korg forum have to create a index A-Z . the questions must be asked in alphabetical order, for example sound question under S or sampling , it going to be easy find the right answer quickly and easily.

regards,

Amiri

[X-Trade]

Very good point Nedim, the only way it is possible korg forum have to create a index A-Z . the questions must be asked in alphabetical order, for example sound question under S or sampling , it going to be easy find the right answer quickly and easily.

regards,

Amiri

Or just use the search function?
What you ask is really unnecessary, if only people would come up with more descriptive topic names other than "help please". And would use the forum as what it is - a searchable database of knowledge - before posing their own questions.

[AshAussie]

Names like:
1. I dont want my girlfriend no more, whats the solution?
2. I need some Drugs, where do i buy them from?

LOL

[synthjoe]

Or just use the search function?

I'd love to use it, but it's useless. Ignores terms less than 3 or so characters (like M1, T2, M3, etc.), does not properly parse directives (e.g. AND, so it will bring up all posts that contain either of your search terms), and as a result it returns often several thousand results which are just completely irrelevant to my problem and not sortable or filterable in any way.

I'm not complaining and fully agree that there are too many topics with too many totally meaningless titles with repeats. Wouldn't have even opened my mouth if it wasn't for this thread and the uselessness of the search page that I experienced first hand.

Sorry: the search function is simply just not the way to go. It should be massively improved to cope with the 154775 articles and vast array of topics.

[Jano]

hahahhhaahahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Nedim you killing me , I fall from my chair!

[neverkorgagain]

i agree with Nedim its realy stupid to start new post with "BIG PROBLEM", we all have some problem... but that is not reason for stupid subjects....

[Fransman]

I totally agree.
Sometimes it's a real PITA to find useful information just by browsing.

Perhaps the moderators can be a little more rigid in controlling/editing new posts.
I wouldn't mind, as long as they don't edit the content of a post.

Also, with the amount of posts in the PA-area, a subdivision in categories might be an option.
(technical, software, style-editing, sound-editing etc.). But then again, maybe it's too difficult to do so.
And another problem will arise: people posting in the wrong categories.

[Sharp]

See my reply here.

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... 432#340432

Kind Regards
Sharp.

[Jano]

Guys,

I don't care about how stupid some questions sounds, as long as I can help people with there problems, I thought this was the goal of this forum or am I wrong?


Greetz,

Jano

[X-Trade]

Guys,

I don't care about how stupid some questions sounds, as long as I can help people with there problems, I thought this was the goal of this forum or am I wrong?


Greetz,

Jano

The spirit of helping people is one thing, but properly phrasing questions and looking at the relevant existing topics first before posting (requires well named topic subject names ala my first point above) would help everyone all around. It becomes increasingly difficult to find or even take part in or start interesting and engaging topics when people are asking the same questions over and over again and not knowing what they are about until you actually read them.

The way I see it, there are two typical levels of post; the 'support level' post, where someone has a problem or question and seeks a solution. Then there are the 'discussion level' posts. These are more interesting to the more long-term posters and watchers and help stimulate the regulars interest and expand knowledge. 'Discussion level' topics typically cover experimentation, brainstorming, collective problem solving and group interactivity such as projects and competitions.

So whilst 'support level' posts are helpful for solving problems and helping people and that is all well and good, 'discussion level' posts help to expand the collective knowledge of the regulars and others who are then more likely to help and answer 'support level' posts in a constructive manner.
A well structured forum with good topic labeling and organisational trends is more conductive to 'discussion level' postings.


By the way, all of the above is mainly theory and original observation/research on my behalf in an attempt to establish a better understanding of general forum dynamics.

[karmathanever]

I don't care about how stupid some questions sounds, as long as I can help people with there problems, I thought this was the goal of this forum or am I wrong?

Hi Jano - you are absolutely correct and you have a very appropriate and good attitude for this forum - thanks. All that is being said here is that topic headings should relate (where possible) to the topic's problem/question/comments to prevent the topic being overlooked.
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i agree with Nedim its realy stupid to start new post with "BIG PROBLEM", we all have some problem... but that is not reason for stupid subjects....

At least a topic heading "BIG PROBLEM" would most likely not be overlooked as it would at least imply that the member has a serious question, but a heading "Hi" could well be skipped over.
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There is nothing wrong with getting the same old question like "how to install OS" - there are new members and owners all the time and they cannot be expected to know where to find these answers. I would hate to discourage members from submitting a topic because they are worried about "whether it has been addressed before" or "whether it is a stupid question" or "whether it is technical enough".
This forum is for everyone and one thing that will help members is if they put some indication of the topic content in its heading.

That's all - no big deal

Cheers

Pete

[BasariStudios]

There is nothing wrong with getting the same old question like "how to install OS" - there are new members and owners all the time and they cannot be expected to know where to find these answers.

100% AGREED!...but...there is something wrong if thats the case but the Topic
has a name of ''IF YOU KNOW YOUR MP3''...first of all it doesnt even make sense
and second WHAT IN THE HELL IS THAT???

My point is, a lot and most of us are busy, i skip many topics lately and thats
only based on the Topic Names...a topic name has to be clear, atractive, challenging...
so thats a LOSE situation to the original poster, he either would get an answer
verly late or wont get one at all, you can see many topic with 0 replies.

Real Life Example!:
http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=53645
That topic has been up for over 2 weeks and always on top, i never clicked
it till now...i had no time and i am not a DoorMan in here to welcome everybody.
If that Topic had a proper name i assure 100% i would've had read it and
given him the answer maybe 2 weeks ago.