<p>Although I also prefer shorter titles, I am less worried about their length than @amoeba.  At any rate, I agree that you should go ahead and edit the title.  The title and the tags are often what people have access to when searching / perusing the site.  Getting them right has an enormous influence on the organization and usability of the site.  Your own case is a great example of this; you couldn't find the thread you wanted&mdash;and knew was there&mdash;because the title wasn't quite right.  In cases like that, I would always strongly suggest editing the title so that it is easier to find and accurately reflects what the thread is about.  </p>
