Why do people go off topic in a thread. (64)
NAKEDMUDPEOPLEunknown, Wisconsin USA27 Threads 7,370 Posts
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and the weather is ?
cold and wet and hot and wet and
wrong thread
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jono7: i think of it similar to a pub or coffee shop...you run into friends, and although there is a topic or focus to the conversation, many sidebar conversations come up. it's a natural flow to several folks getting together.
as OP, one has the choice to guide folks back to the topic or ignore posts they do not wish to respond to.
sometimes it's those sidebar conversations that draw folks to the thread and make it more interesting.
and sometimes..
it's just folks making a connection with each other which is the purpose of the site.
as OP, one has the choice to guide folks back to the topic or ignore posts they do not wish to respond to.
sometimes it's those sidebar conversations that draw folks to the thread and make it more interesting.
and sometimes..
it's just folks making a connection with each other which is the purpose of the site.
very well said you guys and gals in canada are great cant wait to visit there in october this year
im sooo looking forward to it!!!
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shell1964: very well said you guys and gals in canada are great cant wait to visit there in october this year im sooo looking forward to it!!!
where are you visiting?
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In addition to other reasons people have given, many of the posters have been here for a long time and have formed friendships with other posters.
One friend might joke about another friend's post. It's not really going off topic less it continue for more then one page, IMO.
And most of the time when people realize they have hijacked a thread, they will apologize with this
One friend might joke about another friend's post. It's not really going off topic less it continue for more then one page, IMO.
And most of the time when people realize they have hijacked a thread, they will apologize with this
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jono7: where are you visiting?
Ottawa and going to stay at niagra falls for afew days also got more details to take care of i am driving so there is lots to do..------ This thread is Archived ------
Some threads need the Topic Changed!
So we just Help them out by posting what we desire!
Now what was the Topic again?
So we just Help them out by posting what we desire!
Now what was the Topic again?
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NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: It also depends on what category the thread is posted under.
This thread is posted under Chat, so we will chat.
if this emoticon was not needed we would not have it!
This thread is posted under Chat, so we will chat.
if this emoticon was not needed we would not have it!
I never look to what category a thread is in.
There you go OP, that comment is off topic but in response to a post.
Just like in real life conversations evolve.
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Glatlol: I never look to what category a thread is in.
There you go OP, that comment is off topic but in response to a post.
Just like in real life conversations evolve.
and i always hijack the Ali's thread ....right ? There you go OP, that comment is off topic but in response to a post.
Just like in real life conversations evolve.
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ali110: and i always hijack the Ali's thread ....right ?
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One thought leads to another and if there is a logical progression from the original thread to another related subject it may seem off-topic to some but not to others.
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shell1964: Ottawa and going to stay at niagra falls for afew days also got more details to take care of i am driving so there is lots to do..
awwww... i'm at the other end of the country...
but i do hope you have a great time while visiting.
if you're staying over at niagra falls..there's some great hotel rooms with views of the falls from the hottubs...
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Kendall42: This was something I noticed. People have a tendency to go off topic in any given thread.
It would either be with a personal back and forth( thought the emails were for that), or something that has nothing to do with the actual thread.
So now I'm curious , why do people do that?
(And yes I figure someone thinks they are going to be cute smart funny what ever you want to call it and post something either not answering the question or engage in personal back and forths. not cute)
It would either be with a personal back and forth( thought the emails were for that), or something that has nothing to do with the actual thread.
So now I'm curious , why do people do that?
(And yes I figure someone thinks they are going to be cute smart funny what ever you want to call it and post something either not answering the question or engage in personal back and forths. not cute)
Yes, we do go off topic... and always have... it is just what it is....
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Thanks for the informative responses.
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Kendall42: Thanks for the informative responses.
yeah, if you apply pressure to the wound, it should stop the
bleeding.
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Kendall42: This was something I noticed. People have a tendency to go off topic in any given thread.
It would either be with a personal back and forth( thought the emails were for that), or something that has nothing to do with the actual thread.
So now I'm curious , why do people do that?
(And yes I figure someone thinks they are going to be cute smart funny what ever you want to call it and post something either not answering the question or engage in personal back and forths. not cute)
It would either be with a personal back and forth( thought the emails were for that), or something that has nothing to do with the actual thread.
So now I'm curious , why do people do that?
(And yes I figure someone thinks they are going to be cute smart funny what ever you want to call it and post something either not answering the question or engage in personal back and forths. not cute)
I think you will find that it often happens in verbal conversations too. Its natural and I, personally, find it interesting. I realise it can be annoying when one has the topic involved firmly in their mind but providing it comes back on topic (via this medium, that is, as its what we are specifically discussing)... fine.
If it becomes completely disjointed its, therefore, irrelevant and needs to be brought back, yes.
The personal back-and-forths are okay, in my view, on the basis that its brief (i.e. one or two posts perhaps) but beyond that, it really needs to progress to e-mailing.
Everyone will have a different perspective, I just feel it needs to remain proportionate?
Good thread!
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xxDandelionxx: I think you will find that it often happens in verbal conversations too. Its natural and I, personally, find it interesting. I realise it can be annoying when one has the topic involved firmly in their mind but providing it comes back on topic (via this medium, that is, as its what we are specifically discussing)... fine.
If it becomes completely disjointed its, therefore, irrelevant and needs to be brought back, yes.
The personal back-and-forths are okay, in my view, on the basis that its brief (i.e. one or two posts perhaps) but beyond that, it really needs to progress to e-mailing.
Everyone will have a different perspective, I just feel it needs to remain proportionate?
Good thread!
If it becomes completely disjointed its, therefore, irrelevant and needs to be brought back, yes.
The personal back-and-forths are okay, in my view, on the basis that its brief (i.e. one or two posts perhaps) but beyond that, it really needs to progress to e-mailing.
Everyone will have a different perspective, I just feel it needs to remain proportionate?
Good thread!
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Kendall42: This was something I noticed. People have a tendency to go off topic in any given thread.
It would either be with a personal back and forth( thought the emails were for that), or something that has nothing to do with the actual thread.
So now I'm curious , why do people do that?
(And yes I figure someone thinks they are going to be cute smart funny what ever you want to call it and post something either not answering the question or engage in personal back and forths. not cute)
It would either be with a personal back and forth( thought the emails were for that), or something that has nothing to do with the actual thread.
So now I'm curious , why do people do that?
(And yes I figure someone thinks they are going to be cute smart funny what ever you want to call it and post something either not answering the question or engage in personal back and forths. not cute)
Guess some conversations are just better in person.------ This thread is Archived ------
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