O.T. Subject headers, was: For goodness' sake, people!

[Guest guest]

> That was actually MY subject header, and it was meant to be an

> attention-grabbing, good-natured mild chastisement.

My favorite Usenet subject header seen on a Linux computer group was:

" Naked young woman helps me install Redhat Linux "

Unable to resist, I read the message, which was a plea for help

on a software installation problem.

The first couple of responses explained how to fix the problem the

original poster had. The third one gave another explanation for

how to fix it and politely inquired about the naked young woman.

The original poster said that he had posted his question before and

got no responses at all. He thought perhaps he needed a more attention

grabbing subject line.

It obviously worked.

I guess the next message here needing immediate attention should

say, " Attractive female urologist offers to cut out my prostate! "

Alan Meyer

ameyer2@...

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