[About XDA developers] saywhatt:
So mf2112 just gave me the idea of making this thread. Thanks man! :D

I based this thread here and i just edited some of the lines to make it more XDA-related ;) I HOPE THIS'LL HELP A LOT AND MAKE XDA MORE ORGANIZED

First of all, the FORUM RULES should be FOLLOWED

What's inside:

HOW TO MAKE A THREAD

HOW TO MAKE A GOOD POST

HOW TO ASK A GOOD QUESTION

HOW TO MAKE A GOOD POLL

HOW TO MAKE A THREAD

THINK OF A GOOD TOPIC

The best web forum threads are the ones that resonate with forum members. Shoot for something that hasn't been said before.

This will draw their attention, and bring them into your forum thread. The search function is your friend, to double check that your

idea, question, opinion, etc has not already been posted recently.

If you

have a unique thread with unique content

, you will get a much better response. Also remember that an illiterate thread,

such as "C4n u guyz halp mmeh, i got br!cKd.", will simply scare people off, or cause them to flame.

ADD A CATCHY/ATTRACTIVE TITLE

Your forum thread's title is your one shot at getting forum members interested in your topic. Being able to create an

interesting title is a basic marketing strategy. Titles that work well are often humorous, extremely clever, or just flat out blunt.

Titles should also explain the content of the thread

. Creating titles such as "Problem!" or "Sigh..."

do not let members know what the problem is, or what you are sighing about. Make sure your post explains it.

also, you can check Better Titles and Thread Tags! for further details :P

INCORPORATE A POLL (if necessary)

Everyone has an opinion, and everyone also loves letting their voice be heard. By adding a poll to a thread,

you will encourage people to express their opinion. This often leads to debate, which is always good for the lifespan

of a forum thread, as long as it stays friendly.

Make sure your poll consists of plenty of options. Sometimes a Yes and No aren't enough.

Adding an "Unsure/Undecided" option will help keep a poll 'clean', as it gives members a third choice.

Often when unsure, they will simply pick one, but when given the option of "Unsure",

they will be able to chose what they really feel.

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR THREAD

People often create threads and forget about them. If you are active within your forum thread,

that will help keep it on the first page. This might inspire people to contribute to the thread if

they see the creator still involved with it. This does not in any way mean you should bump or

spam your thread, as that will simply scare or annoy some people away. Make sure your posts

further the constructive discussion, so as to continue on topic.

PICTURES/CODES

Everyone loves pictures. If the cake is a lie, then this fact is the opposite of cake. Are you posting

a support thread, regarding a bug? Post a picture/codes showing the bug!

Add a picture that would

simplify/help us understand

your problem or thread. Pictures attract people, as long as it keeps on topic.

MAKE READERS INTERESTED

One way to make readers want to continue reading your post is humor. Humor can go a long way, as long

as it makes sense and stays on topic. Pictures also keep interest, as well as a well-organized unique thread.

ORGANIZATION

An organized thread is a good thread. Using quotations, lists, and many paragraphs can make a large

wall of text seem much less intimidating. No one, I'm sure you will agree, wants to read a giant wall of text

with only two paragraphs and three periods. Commas, periods, lists, quotes, paragraphs,

and using clear English will make any thread a winner.

DOUBLE CHECK

Does this thread need to be created? Does it have a point? Have I mentioned everything I need to?

Has a similar thread already been created recently?

ADD TAGS

At the end of a thread, you can see "EDIT TAGS". Add tags to make your thread searchable!

also, you can check Better Titles and Thread Tags! for further details :P

...Last Step

So, now you're ready to hit that button at the bottom, and post your magnificent beauty, correct? Wrong.

Hit that preview button next to it! Do you have everything mentioned that you wanted to mention?

Is their anything else to add, or unneeded sentences to remove? Is there any typos to be fixed?

Is the thread readable, with paragraphs, periods, commas, and so on? Does the thread look good,

clean and organized? Would >you< want to read this thread, if you were in the shoes of another member?

Now, once you have done all that, it is time to post that wonderful thread of yours for others to see.

Congratulations, you just made a good thread! :D:highfive::highfive::highfive:

When making a thread, and posting in it, DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING:

-Bump it with pointless posts, such as

,

,

, etc.

-Start a fight, simply because you do not agree with an opinion.

Ignore it completely, as this will simply let it die and goes to off topic.

**Now, remember, when making a thread, you do not need to use all of the above suggestions at once.

Too many pictures, jokes, and a poll in one can be overwhelming.

You don't want to scare anyone away.