You know what really grinds my gears....

[July09Bride 1]

Well, in my experience as a professional communicator (I work in PR) we use "Quick Question" in our subject lines all the time. It signifies that a person can read and answer someone quickly and help them prioritize which note/email to read first.

I personally like the distinction because then I know I can go in and answer the question if I know the answer quickly. It's efficient.

Just sayin'

I agree with you, Sapphire. We use the same concept in education. A lot of times, I don't get a chance to actually sit down and read/respond to emails. (Today's different, b/c kids are having a "Read-In" - that's spending the whole day reading silently. It's LOVELY!) So, when send an email asking me about a piece of technology or how to use a program we have, sometimes I have to take a fair amount of time explaining every step of the way. Other times, it is a quick question and I can sneak on and in less than a minute help out my fellow teacher.

Speaking of teaching... gotta get back to grading those papers from the lil' lovlies!

[R and F 34]

You guys are way too funny, I am totally confused and don't even know what you are talking about yet you guys are way too funny. Gotta love ya.

[thetreble 19]

Look, i'm not the poster child for having lovely stream lined conversations with everyone all the time. I was just trying to lighten things up in here a bit. However, you are obviously hell bent on taking out whatever on whomever today.

What?

Please point out another thread I'm currently posting in where I'm taking out "whatever" on "whomever" today. I'm doing quite well today thanks.

And, do you not see every one else agreeing with me and why I think her post was silly in the first place and uncalled for? I was sticking up for those who do what she was criticizing. I never realized that was a negative to stick up for people.

Ok, back to being the "typical" and "stereotypical" Canadian now...love, sunshine and gummy bears please.

[Sprailenes 47]

Look, i'm not the poster child for having lovely stream lined conversations with everyone all the time. I was just trying to lighten things up in here a bit. However, you are obviously hell bent on taking out whatever on whomever today.

What?

Please point out another thread I'm currently posting in where I'm taking out "whatever" on "whomever" today. I'm doing quite well today thanks.

And, do you not see every one else agreeing with me and why I think her post was silly in the first place and uncalled for? I was sticking up for those who do what she was criticizing. I never realized that was a negative to stick up for people.

Ok, back to being the "typical" and "stereotypical" Canadian now...love, sunshine and gummy bears please.

Um its love, sunshine and smarties Amanda! Get it right!

[sara..... 371]

oh my gosh i hope u did not get offended by my joking i was just playen

sara

[FormelyCA 0]

In an email, I too have titled stuff, "Quick question". Sometimes, in the right format it can be efficient.

In a forum though such as this, where people come to see if maybe they have similar questions, concerns or situations etc., I find a Quick Question topic useless and inefficient. Upon reading it, I have no idea if I have the same "quick question" as this person. And yes, of course I can click on it, however, seriously, imagine if all these topics had the topic, "Quick Question"??? Would not be very efficient.

I didn't think it was hypocritical, because I wasn't posting about people who ASK quick questions (I INVITE it!!!!!), if people were to actually read my posts before making comments, my complaint was having it in the TOPIC title was not very effective.

Apparently, I am not allowed to post/complain about useless stuff

[Flames9_RN 358]

man, whats going on? lol All you gals on the same cycle? lol

[JillA 2]

In an email, I too have titled stuff, "Quick question". Sometimes, in the right format it can be efficient.

In a forum though such as this, where people come to see if maybe they have similar questions, concerns or situations etc., I find a Quick Question topic useless and inefficient. Upon reading it, I have no idea if I have the same "quick question" as this person. And yes, of course I can click on it, however, seriously, imagine if all these topics had the topic, "Quick Question"??? Would not be very efficient.

I didn't think it was hypocritical, because I wasn't posting about people who ASK quick questions (I INVITE it!!!!!), if people were to actually read my posts before making comments, my complaint was having it in the TOPIC title was not very effective.

Apparently, I am not allowed to post/complain about useless stuff

I don't think the topic title is important. Whatever it says, if it's a quick question or whatever we are all here to help and what the topic says won't help or hinder someone from clicking on it and replying if they choose to. I don't think the topic is important in the grand scheme of things.

You can complain about useless stuff, that's what the vent thread is for

Edited April 3, 2009 by JillA

[trailmix 77]

Look, i'm not the poster child for having lovely stream lined conversations with everyone all the time. I was just trying to lighten things up in here a bit. However, you are obviously hell bent on taking out whatever on whomever today.

What?

Please point out another thread I'm currently posting in where I'm taking out "whatever" on "whomever" today. I'm doing quite well today thanks.

And, do you not see every one else agreeing with me and why I think her post was silly in the first place and uncalled for? I was sticking up for those who do what she was criticizing. I never realized that was a negative to stick up for people.

Ok, back to being the "typical" and "stereotypical" Canadian now...love, sunshine and gummy bears please.

Pass the gummy bears.

I actually see her point. Plus I think if someone wants to start a new thread they should - it just doesn't matter.

[beans 7]

man, whats going on? lol All you gals on the same cycle? lol

You just opened a whole new can of worms with that one lol

[Sprailenes 47]

No you are allowed to complain about "useless" stuff but you need to be prepared for what people have to say as well. It's a discussion forum and people will not always agree with you and you will not always get the answers you want.

You are complaining about the way people are posting a topic and we are complaining about the fact that you are complaining. It's a vicious circle you see?

[Krikit 1,163]

man, whats going on? lol All you gals on the same cycle? lol

Get him!!!!!

Edited April 3, 2009 by Krikit

[trailmix 77]

man, whats going on? lol All you gals on the same cycle? lol

Get him!!!!!

bad flames!! bad bad!!

[thetreble 19]

Look, i'm not the poster child for having lovely stream lined conversations with everyone all the time. I was just trying to lighten things up in here a bit. However, you are obviously hell bent on taking out whatever on whomever today.

What?

Please point out another thread I'm currently posting in where I'm taking out "whatever" on "whomever" today. I'm doing quite well today thanks.

And, do you not see every one else agreeing with me and why I think her post was silly in the first place and uncalled for? I was sticking up for those who do what she was criticizing. I never realized that was a negative to stick up for people.

Ok, back to being the "typical" and "stereotypical" Canadian now...love, sunshine and gummy bears please.

Pass the gummy bears.

I actually see her point. Plus I think if someone wants to start a new thread they should - it just doesn't matter.

Okay that makes you the first.

So I guess I'm going to start complaining about what I don't like on this board and see the reactions I get from fellow posters.

I also guess The Vent thread is pointless then, right? Suppose we should dismantle it. No need to keep all vents in one place, let's make a new topic every time someone wants to talk about something they don't like.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Don't worry, I'm armed with Midol!! Free Midol for everyone!!!

Who cares if someone starts a new thread, its all free.

Edited April 3, 2009 by flames9