Flummoxed by nondescript subject lines

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  1. TandD

    TandD Enthusiast Registered Member

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    Does anyone else suffer this affliction?

    Maybe it's just me but here's a typical browsing session for me.

    Subject: We went skinny dipping
    Me: Ooh, interesting. (click, read, enjoy)

    Subject: Prices at Walmart
    Me: Meh. (scroll)

    Subject: What about...
    Me: Well shit. Wonder what this is about. (click)
    ...the airfare from Kalamazoo to Cancun on Delta on Tuesdays in September...
    (argh!)

    [Browsing two days later]

    Subject: We went skinny dipping
    Me: Yeah, let's see what else happened (click, read, enjoy)

    Subject: What about...
    Me: Shit, shit, shit. Since I have the memory of a goldfish, I can't remember if this was "What about...that threesome in the jacuzzi" or "What about...the airfare from Michigan". (sigh, click, (Michigan) shit)

    After about 16 times, I can usually remember that the "What about" thread is not something I want to read - unless there is an intermingling "How about..." thread that is about "...setting up a time for balcony shows" and then I'm screwed.

    Please note that I'm not picking on anyone in particular - these subject lines are purely hypothetical - and it's pretty much a First World forum problem anyway - what's an extra click. I'm mainly interested in knowing if anyone else experiences this. Ya know, common bond, misery loves company, all that.

    Anyone else do this?
     
  2. cbrdon

    cbrdon Enthusiast Registered Member

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    I was impressed enough by the use of the word 'flummoxed' to have a look. :D
     
  3. MrJandSluttyQuinn

    MrJandSluttyQuinn Regular Registered Member

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    Yep... Flummoxed did it for us too. Lol

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    You are not alone. Called "CLICK BAIT"....... sophomoric isn't it?
     
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    Lack of understanding of forum etiquette is what I chalk it up to -

    Some folks use this forum as their own personal blog when the topic has absolutely nothing to do with Temptation, just a life observation or attention seeking.

    Moving on.........................................
     
  6. TandD

    TandD Enthusiast Registered Member

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    Yikes! I hope I didn't bait anyone into clicking this thread because they weren't sure what the subject line meant!

    At least it's unique enough that they will probably remember what it is next time they look though right?

    Right?
     
  7. summerbum

    summerbum I can choose my own title Registered Member

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    Yep...I clicked because I was impressed by the use of "flummoxed.":wave:

    And I would add that I, too, have been perplexed, vexed, and even discombobulated by some!

    Perhaps we can amuse ourselves by randomly using the word "threesome" in every label, so if you looked down the thread titles, you'd see:

    "How much is airfare for a threesome from Michigan?"
    "What is the required restaurant attire for threesomes?"
    "How much is an upgrade to a threesome?":mnm:
     
  8. TandD

    TandD Enthusiast Registered Member

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    I asked my wife this once. She was not amused...:brick:
     
  9. Mitchcoo

    Mitchcoo Enthusiast Registered Member

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    After I looked up the word.. I said, " gotta see what this is about"!
     
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    RedSkiBums Guru Registered Member

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