Allow me to paint for you a scenario:
Imagine you are a math helper at a math forum. Your time is also limited (as is everyone's), and you see two new topics posted in the differential equations forum. They are titled:
- Solving a Cauchy-Euler equation
- Help!
Now, I can't speak for everyone, but I'm going to give my time first to the topic with the descriptive title. I know how to solve Cauchy-Euler differential equations, so I know I can probably offer some advice.
That's all I'm trying to say, to offer you advice about how to best attract the attention of potential helpers. Even more of a turn-off to me, and so probably to others as well, are titles like:
- Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! I need this in a hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Right off the bat, I see a person who procrastinated and expects their poor habits to suddenly become our crisis. My inner voice says "Pffft."
Anyway, you know how we "old folks" are...we love to give advice!
By the way, I wouldn't have said a word if I didn't care and/or think you could possibly benefit in some small way from my experience. I could go on and on about the things people do that decrease their chances of getting prompt help on the forums...but I won't.
Best Regards,
Mark.
