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How do I post threads so people can read them?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by QuA5aR_17, Jul 24, 2014.

  1. QuA5aR_17

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    I have this problem with my game that im making and nobody will answer my threads.
     
    QuA5aR_17, Jul 24, 2014
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  2. SteveJ

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    Hi o_O
     
    SteveJ, Jul 24, 2014
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  3. Eric5h5

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    You had exactly two other threads, one of which had answers, and the other was just a duplicate of the first (so I've deleted it; duplicate topics are against the rules). So you now have a 100% thread reply success rate, which doesn't seem to be something to complain about....

    --Eric
     
    Eric5h5, Jul 24, 2014
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  4. QuA5aR_17

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    i do? where do i go to go to the thread?
     
    QuA5aR_17, Jul 25, 2014
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  5. daisySa

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    daisySa, Jul 25, 2014
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  6. angrypenguin

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    Quite seriously, to start with read this to get going quickly. Part 2 doesn't really apply here. Part 1 does, but pay special attention to Part 3.

    Then, read this article, which goes into a lot of really useful depth. It's pretty dated, but do read it from start to finish and pay attention to its advice because the fundamentals of communication haven't changed - just some of the tools referred to. I know it's a lot of text, but it's all great advice that will help you be a better communicator on the Internet, and some of it even applies offline. Don't feel like it's talking down to you - a lot of it will sound simple in hindsight, but the truth is that it's stuff that plenty of people don't pick up on their own despite years of experience. Even I learned a few things back when I read it the first time. I honestly think it should be required reading.
     
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    angrypenguin, Jul 25, 2014
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  7. QuA5aR_17

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    QuA5aR_17, Jul 25, 2014
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  8. Aurore

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    Take a look at this video, it will take you through the basics of the forums.

     
    Aurore, Jul 25, 2014
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  9. zDemonhunter99

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    I can't believe people need a video to learn how to navigate the forums... It's a sad world we live in.
     
    zDemonhunter99, Jul 25, 2014
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  10. GGnore-AlanSmithee

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    Even though the idea of not being able to navigate a forum seem strange to me too, I think it's understandable that some people might not be able to. For instance I dont think my mother would be able to, and a video could possibly help her learn. I don't think that would make her or this world sad. Your statement is more saddening to me.
     
    GGnore-AlanSmithee, Jul 25, 2014
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  11. R. Smith

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    There's a million ways to get people to read your thread, but one of the best ways to do that is this:

    Be brief, to-the-point, and make sure your words express what you want to convey. The reader should know on a basic level what your thread is about in two seconds, about the time it takes to read through the title.

    As for the rest of you,
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    Give this man a break. It's enough he had to risk asking his question without getting his thread locked down. He doesn't need this, too.
     
    R. Smith, Jul 25, 2014
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