I know they do it on the Gentoo forums, and possibly other places. It makes things so much easier to know right off hand if the thread is solved or not.

If it's solved, forum viewers can move on to a thread that isn't solved.

If it's already being done, perhaps publicize it a bit more in the community communications?

Thanks!

Ironically enough, I just noticed the "Answered" button at the bottom of my posting. Perhaps I'll give it a try.

I used it but didn't notice a difference.

Another benefit of advocating adding [SOLVED] to the topic titles is for users like me that subscribe to the RSS feed so I can look for specific questions. This enables me to try and answer questions on topics I am familiar with. Having [SOLVED] in the title would be a big benefit.

This has been asked a few times, try searching this forum as to why it hasn't been implemented.

Thanks for the reply, but humor me please. Why hasn't it caught on? Thanks.

I suspect human nature: laziness, haste, ignorance, etc. Your adding the "[SOLVED]" line to your sig may help in some small way. When someone says their problem is solved, especially if they fins & post the solution, perhaps perhaps a thank you that includes the "[SOLVED]" suggestion is appropriate.

BTW, which makes things work better: putting '[SOLVED]' @ the beginning, or the end of the topic title?

BTW2, (I have yet to start a thread) is the "topic title" the same as the Subject of the initial post?

Pretty much. It seems with vBulletin doesn't let edit the topic title/Subject to where it shows when you do a search like phpBB does, but perhaps if the original poster added SOLVED to the first posting of the thread.

I dunno. Something that lets us know immediately that we can move on to other threads that need help.

I'd almost suggest adding a "solved" forum and move threads that end with "Well my problem is solved" or something similar there. That way only live threads are out "in the open".

That obviously would be a huge undertaking, but at least it would be a start.

I really don't have "the answer". I guess I'm just trying to get discussion started on the issue. Since LinuxQuestions.org is expanding so quickly some thought needs to be invested.

Then I like:
"If your question is answered, consider editing the topic title (i.e. the "Subject" of your initial post) to add [SOLVED] at the beginning."

Only the Administrator can edit the actual Thread Topic that displays in the forums. If a member edits their topic, it will only edit the Subject in the post.

I believe if members want to let other members know that the solution provided solved their question, a simple reply to update the thread saying it worked is the best way to let others know.

Can't the Administrators grant Moderators that priv? I know with other BB "packages" that is an option.

Either that or move completed (resolved) threads to a Completed Threads section or the like.

deoren- the reason that is hasn't been implemented- is that- well, the same reason searching hasn't caught on and needs to be evangelised: people are just too darn lazy to use it. SEARCH!!!

this seriously has been opened up to discussion before with valid points presented on both sides. The endgame is that jeremy simply doesn't like the implementation, and it is his site.

titanium_geek

I'd hope there is more of a reason than that, and I imagine there are good reasons on both sides.

It just seems that there is a better way than what is currently implemented, and by hashing it out surely we can come up with something better.

However if it comes down to one person's decision, then there isn't any use in bothering to change things. Unless of course the person in charge goes with the majority.

Seeing as I don't know much about the history of this site I can't speak for or against that assessment.

Thanks for the input though.

FWIW, my view is that the only person who can accurately determine whether the question has been solved is the original poster -- no one else can really make that judgment reliably. As a result, the responsibility for marking a thread as "solved" falls on the OP, since its true status can't really be assessed by anyone else. As such, and as trickykid indicated, the best way to mark a thread as being solved is for the OP to post back with a simple followup comment indicating what the solution was. -- J.W.

True, but the OP cannot mark the thread title as such.

If the OP posts back and says, "All clear", "Problem Solved", "Problème Résolu!" or whatever, then the MOD could make the change.

I wasn't implying that the MODs or Admins do their own thing.

deoren, I'd suggest you search a bit on this topic as it's been discussed quite a bite. It was even implemented for a short time. As I mentioned in a previous thread, one of the implementation ideas did spark some interest and will be considered.

--jeremy