Complaint

[the ringo kid]

Hijacking threads can also be blamed on Human nature. I know as I wonder off script more times than I like.

 

[Dennis The B]

I wouldn't call it hijacking as much as I would call it thread drift (syn - conversation drift).

This is not a class in systemic logic. It's a social gathering. As such, no conversation holds a straight line. People add comments, and they may be:

• Completely relevant
• Relevant with some exceptions
• Barely relevant
• Mars/Orion Nebula comparison/contrast

These are facts of the web/life/social interfacing.

Vive la difference!!

Please pass the ketchup.

 

[arjay]

I know an old coot that drags every conversation back to himself and flying.Hes been doing it for the 50 years Ive known him.Now that I'm becoming old,I take perverse pleasure in dragging those conversations into all sorts of random areas

 

[mjr]

While I'm essentially sympathetic, I'd advise you to meditate on this timeless question:

"Can a leopard change his socks?"

I think you'll understand what I'm hinting at.

 

[wbraswell]

So where's the gun pic.

 

[wheelgun28]

Threads drift, just like normal conversation does.

Often a post will snap it back to the original intent.

Threads have lives of their own, you can guide them but in the end they will goes as they will.


Any how you know what bugs me is a snow storm on a Friday afternoon...

Oh wait.....

 

[GaryS]

Participants on this forum are much better at staying on topic than participants in many other forums I've been on.

Even in "The Lounge" which is more likely to see thread drift, it's not very pronounced.

 

[Smitty357]

After watching the Zimmerman trial. I find it hard for some people to stay on subject now days. =-)

 

[Erich]

There's thread-drift and there's hijacking. I'm inclined to sort of appreciate the natural evolution of a thread, but hijacking can really irritate me. But I do try to keep a lid on my irritation, as we're all here for fun and enjoyment, and Lord knows I'm not innocent.

 

[snubbyfan]

This forum has always had a reputation of being one of the most polite and civil forums on the interwebs. It is still right up there with the best, but I have seen a deterioration over the past year or so. Many of the old timers rarely post anymore and there has been many new comers who need to get on the wagon and shape up.
Rudeness and thread crapping don't belong here.

What he said, it seems to me that the rude posts are usually by people that have a low post count. They're used to the rudeness and hostility of other forums. This forum's a whole 'nuther animal.

Jack oconnor, you just haven't had my wife's banana nut bread. People have nearly gotten into fist fights over the last piece.

 

[Budasac]

As a new member of this forum, I was very pleased to see that almost every thread I read was filled with friendly, informative responses. Most other forums I have read or been active on are filled with ignorant jackasses who who contribute nothing and simply annoy others.

 

[shouldazagged]

What he said, it seems to me that the rude posts are usually by people that have a low post count. They're used to the rudeness and hostility of other forums. This forum's a whole 'nuther animal.

This has been my only gun forum for a while, for the very reason that this one is far more civil and, except when things get silly in the Lounge, pretty focused. Always informative.

I see vastly less willful highjacking, and certainly less rudeness and "if you don't carry this style weapon in this caliber with this ammo you aren't worthy to call yourself a man" garbage. Or "if you question my views you're a complete idiot" stuff.

I'm still very new and have made mistakes--been called down by Lee a couple of times--but I do try to keep civil and contribute where I can. I like it here, a lot.

 

[wheelgun28]

Jack oconnor, you just haven't had my wife's banana nut bread. People have nearly gotten into fist fights over the last piece.

I really like banana nut bread.

Do you let the bananas get a bit brown before you use them or use them bright yellow??

 

[medxam]

I have been on here for years! Everyone has been guilty of thread drift, if not outright high jacking over the years. However all of us need to be cognizant of the fact that threads should remain a "pure" as possible. It is very easy to start a new thread!

medxam

 

[JonF]

I started a thread about my recent purchase of a tumbler and its operation a couple days ago.
I intended it to be informational for people contemplating it use.

Got most replies in how others used THEIR equipment. So I got drowned out pretty quick. Not one single thanks....or KMA.

 

[snubbyfan]

I really like banana nut bread.

Do you let the bananas get a bit brown before you use them or use them bright yellow??

We get bananas with the intention of eating them. When we don't get to them in time and they start turning brown and squishy they're just right for baking.

 

[ErnieDeBord]

did somebody say......GUN PIC ?

 

[ladder13]

Someone say CTG?

 

[blujax01]

The Reloading Forum is famous for that. Ask the question: "I have narrowed my choices down to progressive press Models "A" or "B". To those of you who own one or the other, please discuss the upsides and downsides."

It takes about 3.4 responses before the inevitable "do yourself a favor and forget this progressive press nonsense" post derails the whole thing.

There are drifts which I do expect but you are right - there are a few out there who I allowed to get under my skin. I barked back - and as a result got benched for three days.

Then I discovered the "ignore" feature. Talk about power!

 

[DeathGrip]

Someone say CTG?

Yes, When I did we got to talking about Delong and Deshort of Navy Ships. I thought the thread went well.