Make a topic that offers more than one side. Just making a list of "things" wont spark debate

Some topics are easy to answer like "best golfer" but other ones, like "how to quit smoking" are a little tougher

For instance, dont do a list thats "my favorite ex girlfriend" Keep it relateable but still somewhat broad

don't just translate lists you find on other websites, try and bring something new to the table

You should look to see if there are similar topics, if there are differently worded topics before you post yours. So "Best Green Car" and "Top Fuel Saving Cars" dont happen.

A lot of items don't mean much without a little bit of additional information. A quick description with your thoughts and observations can make a big difference. For example, if you list "Dave's Sushi" as your favorite restaurant, perhaps add some notes on why it is so. Is it the portion size? Price? Ambiance? This is the kind of information that helps make a suggestion really great, and encourages people to try out new things. :-)

I believe it has to be something that you are passionate about and something that your interested in seeing the answers to! Otherwise, what is the point, outside of a free t-shirt!

I did once. I got called on it. lol

I hate going to an item with a tiny image. Do I need to carry around a magnifying glass see stuff on this site? (P.S. The deliberately small image here is intentional. I'm funny, see.)