Hijack or derail threads...is there a rule

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Not every post needs a off topic response, and some posts are just begging for a response, then maybe a reply or two.

I think 3 should be the limit....after 3, you are sending a thread off track and spoiling the original intent of the thread.

So if there have already been 3 responses that are off topic...start a new thread or just let it go without responding.

Does that seem reasonable and fair?

Seems to happen most often in the WTF threads and the Thread of Awesome. Someone posts a picture, someone comments on something in the picture, someone else has a counterpoint...and pretty soon no one is posting pictures like the original intent of the thread.

 

[stikman56]

That does seem to happen a lot. One guy posts his opinion, then another tells him how wrong he is. I've found on here that opinions have become facts for many people. I think the moderators have their hands full, for sure. Maybe not responding and starting another is a good idea. I've noticed in threads I've started, the same stuff goes on. You ask an opinion of something and it gets derailed into something else. When I asked the question of why are banks such idiots, referring to how dumb the loan officers had acted, it went to "maybe it's my debt, maybe it's my champagne taste on a beer budget", kind of ****. No idea how that answered the question of why the loan officers did and said such crazy things, but it almost always ends up there if a thread gets more than a few responses.

 

[Jarhead0408]

I don't know what you two fellas with those hideous pickups are talking about.



Okay, that would be post one of three and I'm just kidding. Both of your trucks would be welcome in my shop anytime.

And OP, you raise a good point, but sometimes it can be hard to determine the original intent, or at least what exactly is off limits. Most of it does seem to be located in FP though.

I know I've been guilty of doing it myself a few times, but considering that posts to this forum are in some way a mimicry of the flow of a conversation in real life; it's bound to happen I guess.

 

[danski0224]

Any snowblower recommendations?

 

[Seagoon]

Any snowblower recommendations?

Yeah! If you live in the snowbelt - get one

 

[danski0224]

Thanks

 

[Ign]

Funny!

 

[mackwrench]

?..is this the random motor oil thread?
What engine oil should I use in a 1972 Spacely space rocket?....I just picked one up off CL, guy name George Jeston sold it to me....

 

[DekeT]

I like pancakes.

 

[OldmanB]

I think you hit the nail on the head with this topic, (ya,I'm guilty of doing this),great idea!

 

[-Brent-]

Real life discussions don't stay on track, either. Making a rule, as such, seems contrived/unrealistic. If the topic/question is strong enough, it'll hold it's own.

 

[JimVonBaden]

I like black licorice!

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

There is a new Public Storage facility being built down the road.

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

I like pancakes.

Me too,I prefer waffles some days though.What kind of syrup?

 

[Strouty]

I like black licorice!

Black licorice is awful, I recommend red.

What was this thread about again?


On a serious note to the OP, you can't control the internet. Peoples opinions are like………… well you know. There are tons of threads that start out one way and develop in another direction. Sometimes it is a good thing. Most threads that I find end up going way off course were destined for the scrap heap during the typing of the title.

 

[henry29]

Fram Filters are the best!

 

[Strouty]

Fram Filters are the best!

Fram makes filters?

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Fram Filters are the best!

Ive got one in the garage with a hole drilled in the bottem,makes a really good funnel!

 

[Jamech]

I like bunnies and pancakes.

 

[henry29]

Fram makes filters?

Unfortunately, yes they do.

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Black licorice is awful, I recommend red.

What was this thread about again?


On a serious note to the OP, you can't control the internet. Peoples opinions are like………… well you know. There are tons of threads that start out one way and develop in another direction. Sometimes it is a good thing. Most threads that I find end up going way off course were destined for the scrap heap during the typing of the title.

There is no such thing as bad licorice,red or black.As long as its made by twizzlers/nibs or good n plenty,the cheap stuff is another story!

 

[Strouty]

Where you guys talking about pancakes?

 

[stikman56]

Ive got one in the garage with a hole drilled in the bottem,makes a really good funnel!

I find that cutting one open to show your friends what's inside is excellent comedy relief.

 

[Bobdog]

I think I'll have waffles for dinner.

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

Where you guys talking about pancakes?

3M makes the best electrical tape . . .

 

[PelicanPines]

Yes and when ppl start new threads when there is a perfect one from 2011. Also the ppl that pull back dead threads only to add to a long lost thread. Both have bothered many.

 

[familytruckster]

Best truck? Ford, Chevy, or Dodge.

If you want to include Toyota you are hijacking the thread.

 

[Bobdog]

Best truck? Ford, Chevy, or Dodge.

If you want to include Toyota you are hijacking the thread.

Nissan Titan.

 

[PelicanPines]

Best truck? Ford, Chevy, or Dodge.

If you want to include Toyota you are hijacking the thread.

Subaru outback!

 

[bestatv]

When the **** did we get ice cream?

 

[danski0224]

I need snow tires, but I can only afford two.

Do I put them both up front? In back? Both on the right side? Both on the left side?

Please dont suggest opposite corners, because that is just stupid.

 

[404]

I like turtles.

 

[ddawg16]

PVC is the best material for air lines...

and

Who's wife are we going to bang.

 

[danski0224]

 

[stikman56]

This is Mr. Kitty.

 

[Elginz]

It seems like the title asked for it. As I said before, I have an opinion and that is a fact.

 

[Arne73]

Is there any truth to the rumor that Craftsman production is moving to China? Will Craftsman tools still be better than Harbor Freight tools?

 

[Strouty]

Is there any truth to the rumor that Craftsman production is moving to China? Will Craftsman tools still be better than Harbor Freight tools?

Harbor Freight is actually going to buy Snap On.

 

[stikman56]

It is a fact that you have an opinion, but is it opinion that you have the facts? I'm so confused...

Chugga chugga chugga chugga choo choooooo.............