Members–could you give me some feedback on this:
I haven’t written many posts so far, but about a dozen times or so while replying
to someone else’s post I’ve posed a question of my own or made a comment
which takes the original thread in a slightly different direction. I know that subsequent responders can always return to the original theme of the thread,
but I’ve been thinking lately that this kind of digression might be considered by
some as “highjacking” someone else’s thread. Is this practice rude & obnoxious, or is it considered fair game in the forum community? If I have offended anyone in this manner with any of my posts I appologize profusely;
this was certainly not my intent & was purely the result of ignorance. In particular
I owe Monrad an appology for my reply to his D-day post–I did not understand
what you were looking for, Monrad. Thaks for your patience & indulgence.
no mate this happens all the time , one topic changes off the main topic but tends to go back to the original topic , i.e. there was a topic about free iraq which turned into a disscussion about renault 5’s , so all i did was started a topic up about cars , this happens so dont worry too much just start up another thread , thats what i do so that the members can go back to the orignal topic ,
Moby,
I don’t believe that a slight digression (or outright topic progression) on a post can be considered rude or obnoxious.
Were that the case, the people who peruse that topic who felt that way would probably just ignore your post and continue the thread as if your reply wasn’t there.
That’s not what we’re all about.
All the members have their own life experiences that color their thinking - they all have their own valid opinions - many differ wildly.
I started a topic a month or two ago that generated an extremely lively debate - and all I did was ask a simple question. The replies were incredible - and it reinforced my belief that time on this forum is actually time well spent.
richard the only time it becomes a problem is when the discussion turns to a flame war. i am guilty of “hijacking” a thread or more, they were done unintentionally and like you i felt the need to apologize. just remember that most will find the original subject of the thread and stick to it.
joe
I wouldnt worry too much about it either. I have posted a few times with a simple question and the next thing you know it turned a 180 Like Sean said it will generally get back to what it was. Besides we are supposed to have fun on here and learn from others.
any way what do you think of the renault 5 oops sorry done it again
Don’t worry I took no offence. Your reply was Ok. I could see that you didn’t understand what I was trying to do, so I politely explained. It was those who came in later and used the thread to speek their own political views that got me upset.
I have never been to a single forum where this sort of thing didn’t happen, so I’d say it’s fairly standard practice. When people really get into it, they post all sorts of comments, and it’s only human to follow your interest when it’s piqued. Bottom line is, it’s the communication between people that really counts, and most people always do return to the original topic of a thread.
Thats how we do things around here. Must be our free spirits that cause us to stray from subject to subject. One thread starts about details on a German tank which leads to talk about the engine made by Dalmer Benz which leads to talk about Dodges and Hemis which leads to talk about Dodge vs GM which then goes with talk about GM building tanks that were no match for the German tank with the thread ending with talk about the detail and PE sets for the German tank. FSM is one of the very few forums where, unless your are an appearant jerk, wont get flamed or nasty emails from mods because someone it crying that you “hijacked” “their” thread.
So just kick back with a coke, a box of plastic, and a bottle of glue and enjoy the discussion.
Scott
People don’t think alike and their opinions vary. Sometimes when we try to prove some points we made, we tend to use references or mention other issues. Yes sometimes this diverts the flow of discussion somewhat away from the original topic but this is just the normal way things go.
I don’t think there is something rude or abnormal about it.
I easily remember an airbrush topic then ended up talking about my Ford Taurus! Happens all the time and the original topic starter or a simple question can get the topic back on track.
The treads are fluid in thought and the answers are not preplanned so it can move all around a subject except when airbrushing turns into a topic about the Ford Taurus.
I don’t get offended as it happens.
Hey, who among us is perfect? Don’t worry about it Moby, just continue to contribute.
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I think Roosterfish summed it up very well.
I do remember that thread with your Ford Taurus too. [:D] [;)]
Mike