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Old 01/11/2008, 08:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ACBlinky
If you want a thread to get attention and meaningful replies, my advice is to:

1) Make sure the title actually says what the thread is about. I seldom read threads with titles like 'help' or 'what should I do?' or 'my setup'. I will open threads that say 'help with hair algae issue' or 'my pump stopped, what should I do?' or 'please critique my setup, I'm ordering equipment tomorrow'

2) Take the time to edit your post, and be polite. Correct spelling and punctuation mistakes, and avoid short forms like 'u' instead of 'you' -- you're not texting a close friend, you're asking for help on a board full of people you essentially don't know, so pretend you're talking to your grandmother -- keep slang to a minimum, no swearing etc.

3) If you're looking for an ID, include decent pictures. A fuzzy blob that could be anything from a fish to a rock is no better than a badly worded written description when it comes to identifying a random critter from the ocean. If your question is about a disease or tank crash, include all your water test results and tank information, as well as anything you did that may have caused the incident -- don't worry about being judged when the health of your livestock is at stake, we've all made mistakes.

Hope that helps
What ACBlinky said. It can't be said enough!

This site is read the world over by many people who do not speak English as a primary language nor are they versed in American slang or phone text shorthand. I have seen posts from every continent except Antarctica, though, there may be some. English seems to be the common language for all nations. Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation are a must if you expect to be taken seriously by the entire world.

If English is not your primary language, just do your best. We'll figure it out
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