Why do people use topic number (only) as subject?

[gvcormac]

This rant is directed primarily to those who post messages with a title like "problem 1234 - WA" and a body, "here's my code, why doesn't it work?"

First, while I'm on a first-name basis with many of the problems in this archive, I have not memorized any uva numbers. It is a lot of work to figure out which problem you are referring to.

Second, why should I look at your code? If you think your solution should work, please paraphrase it with an explanation as to why you think it should work. Then I can either try to find a flaw in your reasoning, or a place in your code that does not correspond to your reasoning.

Is there any chance we can change the submission instructions to suggest that people include the problem name in their subject line?

[Maarten]

I totally agree with you, it is a lot of work to find out what problem the question is about. Also, I think that people should not just post their code without a thorough explanation of what you are doing.
I am willing to help anyone who has problems, but please agree to those rules. Also, some people ask me if I can send them my code, but i will not do that in any circumstance.

O by the way, why nobody helps me with my problems ? I still didn't figure out what's the problem with 132 - Bumpy Objects (see volume I forum). Can anybody help me on that one ?

[shamim]

Is there any chance we can change the submission instructions to suggest that people include the problem name in their subject line?

I agree with you hundred percent.

Those people are ultimate sufferer, because sometimes they may not get any reply, since most people are not bothered to find out which problem they are referring to if it is not obvious from the number.

[veron]

Hay That's a important question from the poster.It have to change or should be find a new process.

Because most of the user have faced this type of unnecessary problem.

I think only sufferer will knows better about that.

fpnc what u thought now!!!