How Thread Prefixes and Solutions Work

[Pavel]

Short answer: Choose a prefix that describes the thread's current purpose—question, guide, project or solved status where available—and mark a verified answer as the solution. Prefixes organize discovery; they do not replace a descriptive title.

Before you start​

• Use the most specific forum and write a title that names the device, software, signal or exact error.
• Remove order numbers, addresses, phone numbers, tracking numbers, account details, credentials and precise private locations before posting.

Step-by-step method​

1. Step 1: Select the forum first because available prefixes can differ. Use Question for a specific unresolved problem and Project or Guide for documented work.
2. Step 2: Keep the title focused on device and result. Do not add every keyword to the prefix or title.
3. Step 3: Test a proposed fix before marking it as solution. If several replies contribute, choose the one that contains the reproducible final method.
4. Step 4: Update the first post with any critical correction and change the prefix when the thread's state genuinely changes.

Concrete example​

A thread titled RTL-SDR V4 missing after driver update can use Question. Once the confirmed fix identifies the correct application library and steps, mark that reply as solution rather than posting solved with no method.

How to judge the result​

A well-maintained thread shows the correct current prefix and leads future readers quickly from the title to a tested solution or complete guide.

What to record​

• A useful question lets another member reproduce the problem from the hardware, software version, settings and exact result supplied.
• Mark a verified fix as the solution so future readers can reach it directly.
• Edit the first post when a confirmed correction changes the instructions or compatibility information.

Common mistakes​

• Using a vague title or omitting the details another member needs to reproduce the question, guide or result.
• Posting private information first and expecting it to be removed later; public copies, notifications and downloads may already exist.
• Marking an untested suggestion as solution can make the most visible answer the wrong one.

Final check​

Read the post once as a stranger: its forum, title, prefix and evidence should be clear, while personal data, credentials, precise private locations and protected content are absent.