Thread Drift Warnings...

Subject: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:53 pm

Maybe we need an icon for 'em!

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:07 pm

Like an emoticon that denotes threads are going off task?

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:48 pm

Here's your warning:

Attention, all threads wander aimlessly, thus enhancing the value of the room as a whole. Please report all on topic threads to a moderator! Exclamation

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Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:54 pm

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:56 pm

Sorry Joel, can't help myself Twisted Evil

Just can't pass up the opportunity to be a wise ass lol!

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You mean... thread content is supposed to be generally related to the thread title?

Hmmm... interesting concept. The thread creator would be something akin to a God... whose role it would be to determine those contributions worthy of salvation... or eternal damnation... sort of like TJ and Puff Daddy do now.

On the other hand, there are bound to be those posters who will subscribe to the Theory of Evolution, where threads are allowed to develop via random mutation... where mysterious forces guide the process along to an unimaginable final product... a product so terrible, so mind-numbingly horrible in its nonconformity... (never mind, you get the picture).

Personally, I think we should appoint a committee to study the value of implementing such a policy, along with its long-term potential for damage to the ozone layer. Or else, maybe, we could just pray together for guidance... the Creationists, that is, because the Evolutionists are all going to Hell... along with lawyers, murderers, pedophiles, and the guys who make those really bad "reality shows."

Either way, I'm with you guys... that is, as long as you don't decide to do something that would just piss me off! On second thought, I don't really care... do whatever you want... plant your first "thread drift" waning flag right here, baby... 'cause I'm an avalanche that can't be stopped... I'm in high gear, rollin' down a steep grade... I'm a high-flyin', rip-roarin'...... Uh, never mind, pardon the interruption.

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:07 pm

Gate,you're too much! cheers

Tony

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:22 pm

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Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:39 pm

Wow, and even Gate's rant there was on topic! cheers

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:54 pm

Anyone tell me how to properly serve seared tuna? I am leaning toward a green garnish/side, but my cookbook suggests rice...

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:53 pm

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:00 pm

Thanks Puff...I thought so.

(sorry guys, some newbie humor..you make me feel right at home here)

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:28 am

Geeze folks. I'm not talking about moderating at all.

You know those little icons? These: cat

Something like that.

Ok, I give up.

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:59 am

Sorry JoelS,fun is always at someone's expense....and this board looks like a lot of fun,so far.Wandering is the norm,as all things tend to gravitate toward chaos;I feel secure knowing we are at least in line with the laws of physics(if not social decorum).....don't give up!
Tony

Subject: Re: Thread Drift Warnings... Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:12 am

Hey Joel, the only reason I mention the moderating thing is because it would seem that someone would have to follow every post in every thread, constantly monitoring whether or not a thread was staying on topic or wandering. I'm not at all trying to poo poo your idea, just don't know how feasible it would be. scratch

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