How not to write an ad:

1)Start out with a vague title such as:

Wanted
Fabric
For Sale
In search of

(These vague titles make it almost impossible to locate the ad again)

2) Then give a vague description of the item(s)

Any
Some
Fabric
Machine

(do not give any details such as colors, manufacturer, picture - they might help the readers know if they have or want the item)

3) Omit asking price

4) Omit if shipping/postage is included or not in the asking price (if asking price is included in ad)

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Ditto!!

I got my Voyager machine because someone used your rules--LOL.

How not to get advice:

Use the single word "Help" in the subject line.

awww, I always click on the "Help" topics, just to see if I can help. But I agree with you on avoiding vagueness, or as the bumpersticker used to say, "Eschew Obfuscation".

I usually open most of the posts, too -

More detail is helpful in attempting to FIND the post again.