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The problem is that people who don't usually post (whether they are new or not) don't know about adding a prefix to the thread they start. Yes, they see prefixes used, but it's not exactly intuitive when you start a thread the first time. Many are nervous when they post the first time and are concentrating on getting the thread title right.

If there was a way to force someone to make a choice, then that would solve the problem of threads with no prefix. The drop down menu for prefix is just overlooked. There's no explanation of what the prefix is. People don't click on it to see what it is.