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[RocW]

You've made the point several times that it would be good if people wanting answers could include the clue and any letters they have. I couldn't agree more. What would also be a help would be the origin of the crossword shown as the title.his might save duplicated questions if people could search for to see if the question had already been asked. "stuck on three" or "last one" or whatever is absolutely no use at all. Maybe the editor could publish guidelines. What do you think?

[Mamyalynne]

His Maj may not be here today, but of course you are correct - if people used the title builder within the question box it would make life easier all round.
This has been discussed at length many times before and it does no harm to mention it again.

[Lie-in King]

Hi RocW - yes, the Q'er should be responding to the Title Builder as mamya rightly says, & I'm not sure what else the Ed can do. Perhaps make the Title a "Required Field", making posting a thread impossible without it? Not sure...

However, I don't consider it the most important information that can be given, & have never minded answering the same Q more than once.

It becomes more necessary when clues are duplicated (or very nearly so) across different puzzles over a short period of time, as the answers may differ slightly.

So, while I agree that the puzzle name can be helpful on occasion - "Now, where did I see that?..", let's face it, if it's the "Upper Creek Silage Gazette GK", it's unlikely to have a huge readership amongst AB'ers anyway...

Generally, I feel that as long as the full clue, number of letters & any placed are accurately shown, that should be enough & I'll carry on reminding Q'ers (mostly newbies, although there are some serial offenders!) when necessary, in the hope that it gets drummed in!

These are only my opinions! I'm well aware that not everyone thinks as I do on this matter. :-))

[Mamyalynne]

Hi Maj, sorry if I appeared to be answering for you, don't like to see posts unanswered, hope you are well.

[Lie-in King]

Hi mamya - no problem at all!

Thanks, I'm fine - really late to my pit this am, but lived up to the name! :-))

L-i K ♥ x

[Dee Sa]

I hate it when someone just puts 3d and or 12a, no paper no clue no letters and it amazes me that A/bers answer them ! If they cant ask in a polite and proper way then they should be ignored.