Disable Automatic Post Titles - How To

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In summary, The automated post titles prefix a "Re: " to every quick reply or normal reply. Is this supposed to happen? How do I disable it if it's a new feature?
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I'm pretty sure quite a number of you would have noticed it already; the automated post titles prefixes a "Re: " to every quick reply or normal reply. Is this supposed to happen? How do I disable it if it's a new feature?
 
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I would say that it is something new that came with the upgrade. If you don't like the titles, then you can always delete them, or change the title to one of your choice, but I don't see a way (or need) of disabling it.
 
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Defennder said:
I'm pretty sure quite a number of you would have noticed it already; the automated post titles prefixes a "Re: " to every quick reply or normal reply. Is this supposed to happen? How do I disable it if it's a new feature?

I don't like it. :frown:

Automated titles are uesful in replies to messages, where the original message title is usually not included.

But in replies to threads, the original thread title is clearly at the top of the page, and also in the window bar.

I'm sure many people don't notice that they're re-posting the title … I wonder how long an inappropriate title might continue? :wink:

This new default is unhelpful … but fun to play around with! :biggrin:
 
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It just showed up yesterday as far as I can tell (older posts don't have it). I don't know where it came from or why. It seems redundant, unless there are plans to offer a different forum view. I don't know if it was turned on on purpose or accidentally.
 
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Moonbear said:
It just showed up yesterday as far as I can tell (older posts don't have it).
Almost exactly at midnight EST. I'm not crazy about it either.
 
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I think it (post titles) showed up yesterday about noon.

It's in this thread - Threads with New Posts
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=241654


But not this one as of this post - Alternative Energies
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=234704

It appears to be retroactive, i.e. if someone posts a new post in a thread that doesn't have it then it automatically gets put in all the posts in the thread. I have not tested that theory however.

Update: It's in the last post in this thread, which was resurrected from 4 years ago.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=17210

So my theory is faulty.
 
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So is it here to stay?

Just a quick note: The automatic post titles can be removed or renamed, but having to do that each time we reply is quite bothersome.
 
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Will anyone notice a title change now?

Defennder said:
So is it here to stay?
I have no idea. Greg's still working on tinkering with the new version of the software, so may be pushing buttons to find out what they do and if people like or dislike the features. Or, it may be like some of the other quirks we're finding that just started appearing with no easy fix (like contributor posts in this forum getting bumped into a moderation queue). We'll have to wait for Greg to tell us more when he's not busy fixing bigger bugs.

Just a quick note: The automatic post titles can be removed or renamed, but having to do that each time we reply is quite bothersome.
For me, it's an "I can take it or leave it" kind of thing. I don't see any benefit, and while the first appearances caught my attention, I'm quickly learning to just ignore it (the downside is that when someone does put a new title on a post for a reason, I think I'm also not noticing those). To me, it's not worth the extra steps of removing it.
 
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Well.. I noticed your title change, MB!

Moonbear said:
We'll have to wait for Greg to tell us more when he's not busy fixing bigger bugs.
Exactly; Greg's pretty busy at the moment.

For me, it's an "I can take it or leave it" kind of thing.
Same here. It really makes no difference to me!
 
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Or one can simply delete the title. It would be nice if the default was no title and one could set it under preferences.
 

FAQ: Disable Automatic Post Titles - How To

What is the purpose of disabling automatic post titles?

Disabling automatic post titles allows users to have more control over the title of their posts and can help improve the overall organization and clarity of their content.

How can I disable automatic post titles?

To disable automatic post titles, users can typically go to their website's settings or preferences and look for an option to turn off automatic titles. Depending on the platform, there may also be a specific plugin or code snippet that can be used.

Will disabling automatic post titles affect my website's SEO?

This depends on the specific platform and how it handles post titles. Some platforms may automatically generate SEO-friendly titles, while others may allow users to manually enter SEO-optimized titles. It's important to research the specific effects on SEO for your website before disabling automatic post titles.

Can I still have post titles if I disable automatic titles?

Yes, users can still have post titles even if automatic titles are disabled. They can manually enter the desired title for each post or use a plugin to automatically generate titles based on the content of the post.

Are there any other benefits to disabling automatic post titles?

Aside from giving users more control over their post titles, disabling automatic titles can also help reduce the risk of duplicate titles and improve the overall user experience by ensuring each post has a unique and relevant title.

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