CalgirlSusan

Why are some people so sensitive that they get upset by people making suggestions of how they can make their posts more effective. What reason could they have for getting upset when someone suggests a way to make their posts better? Is it just extreme jealousy, or are there people who are so sensitive they can't take any suggestions?

I will admit that Rex came on a little strong here, and he even said he was on a rant, but he was only suggesting a way to make the forum better. Why do some of you think making the forum better is such a horrible idea? Rose will never know how many good responses she might have gotten if she had indicated in her title what she was trying to find out. And if she had indicated that she was asking about London, people who have never been there wouldn't be wasting their time reading a post that they would know they had no knowledge of. Both of these things would make the forum better for all concerned.

FainaAgain

I opened this only now to see why is it "confused" got 20 answers! This is a wonderful thread, exactly what I've been missing since registration. Please keep it up! &gt

Patrick

Huh, Faina? What are you saying? You miss posts were people rant on and on about the way posts are titled and then argue about it? How could you be missing this type post, since there are dozens of them weekly ever since registration? I guess I don't get your point. There are only a handful of responses that have anything to do with the original question, or is that what you miss -- posts where most responses don't have anything to do with the question?

But I must say too, I see nothing wrong with "gentle" suggestions for how to title a post to get more and better responses and to be a better guide for those who only want to look at posts that they might have information about, not have to open every one to see what it is about.

Michel_Paris

I second the recommendation for Bloomsbury. Tube nearby, British Museum, Oxford street, and you could (20-25 minutes) walk to Covent Garden.
I would recommend looking at B&Bs instead of hotels. Cheaper hotels will be big, touristy hotels (I'm thinking of the Royal National here), while, for probably around the same price you could get a B&B with a nice breakfast.
I've stayed on Cartwright Gardens, and was happy with the Mentone, Crescent and especially the Harlingford. Note that, for example, the Harlingford uses the word Hotel in its name, but it is not a hotel. There are others in the area that you will find info on this board.

Hope this helps,
Mike

SalB

Patrick, I don't think anyone is bothered by gentle (your word) suggestions to improve the forum.

Saying one is angry (Rex's word) is not particularly gentle. Most people point out ways to get more information and that usually includes using the search function and posting under more explanative titles. Put politely, it helps everyone. That is gentle.

I reiterate, if the title makes you angry, simply skip the post and move on. Someone will help the poster. We all love to open mysterious posts.

Sue_xx_yy

One thing I've learned from this is that mysteriously titled threads get more mysterious answers, than practical ones. Which, depending on your wishes, is either a case for titling the thread mysteriously....or not. Ya pays your money, ya takes....

Travelnut

I lean a little toward Rex and Sue_xx_yy on the heading subject... (actually Rex's list made me laugh).
I think a specific title will draw people who can give specific answers, and a vague title will draw spectators who may or may not have a practical answer, but will have plenty of advice for the poster other than what they really wanted to know. But ít is the poster's choice as to what kind of result they want - quick/concise/specific or wandering/questioning/vague. As long the poster doesn't start whining about the quality of the responses (or lack thereof), including THIS one... !

helpmewithtravel

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