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The title here and on the blog differs, I don't know why submiters pick other titles. I mean I wouldn't quote a newspaper or paper with a wrong title, would I?
by hutrdvnj 5y ago
The title here and on the blog differs, I don't know why submiters pick other titles. I mean I wouldn't quote a newspaper or paper with a wrong title, would I?
- stonemetal12 5y agoIt is one of the site's guidelines. >If the title contains a gratuitous number or number + adjective, we'd appreciate it if you'd crop it. E.g. translate "10 Ways To Do X" to "How To Do X," and "14 Amazing Ys" to "Ys." Exception: when the number is meaningful, e.g. "The 5 Platonic Solids."
- hutrdvnj 5y agoOkay and why?
- yibers 5y ago"Y"
- stonemetal12 5y agoPG considered them a special case of linkbait. Which is the only other time you are supposed to modify the title.
- hutrdvnj 5y agoI think there are many click bait titles other than "10 things ..." lists. Still don't understand why there's a special rule just for these. "You Can Now Save Money with Y New Strategy” "You Can Now Travel Abroad Without Having to…" "The Last … You’ll Ever Need" "You Won’t Believe… What Y has Found" "Why You Should…" "Why You’ve Never Heard of This Top Travel Destination" "This is why you’re losing money" Just a few examples.
- 1123581321 5y agoMost of those would be rewritten to a more descriptive title if they hit the front page.
- stonemetal12 5y agoAgreed.