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Misleading subjects
Posted: Mon 28 Sep 2015 8:37 pm
by Ragged Robin
I have often wished people would refrain from "teaser" subject to waste time reading about something that doesnt interest me, but the latest really caught me out!
Is it just me or did anyone else suffer a moment of shock and alarm when checking "unread posts" to see a headline "Animal Shelter to be built" followed by "Wolves for Sale". and had to read the latter to find out how much worse the stray problem could get? Surely at least there could have been quotation marks round "Wolves" and should it not have been put in "Sport" not "Sales" - or are other posters wealthy enough to buy football clubs?
Re: Misleading subjects
Posted: Mon 28 Sep 2015 8:49 pm
by silverfir
ragged robin. Get a grip. Wolves for sale, posted by wanderer. Pretty obvious to me and at least it wasn't in the general section of the forum. There is no pleasing some folk!
Re: Misleading subjects
Posted: Mon 28 Sep 2015 9:46 pm
by flowerfairy
sorry, I don't usually agree with rr's posts, but this time I do.
My thing is the help needed ones.... open them and it's about unwanted dogs, puppies etc.. I so understand animal lovers, but when it comes to a child, that's my thing...state your subject as to whom the help is needed.
Re: Misleading subjects
Posted: Tue 29 Sep 2015 6:39 am
by Keithcaley
silverfir wrote:ragged robin. Get a grip...
Well that made me laugh!
RR, I know what you mean, but I just let it wash over me...
Re: Misleading subjects
Posted: Tue 29 Sep 2015 9:54 am
by Ragged Robin
Keithcaley wrote:silverfir wrote:ragged robin. Get a grip...
Well that made me laugh!
RR, I know what you mean, but I just let it wash over me...
Well it was my intention to get a laugh (or at least a rise) - seems I got both!
But flower fairy raises a serious point, and for once
I agree with
her! If you are asking for help, specify what and who for in the heading: otherwise there is a risk that people who might be able to help may skip the post thinking its another doggy appeal etc.. Better if there is a serious emergency to get one post from someone who is in a position to help than half a dozen sympathising and saying why they cant help!,
Re: Misleading subjects
Posted: Tue 29 Sep 2015 9:33 pm
by Kip
I agree that heading could be a lot clearer than they are.
Re: Misleading subjects
Posted: Wed 30 Sep 2015 9:55 am
by ailletoo
Jest like Keith Caley.... I jest roll ma eyes and tank the lord for ma educayshun!!!!