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[perkyT]

my intentions are rarely to derail a thread permanently. I'm a blurter and a one-liner. If I see an opportunity for a laugh, I'll jump on it.
That's not to say my "funnies" always translate, and that is to be expected when you're only communicating through the written word.

I ALWAYS anticipate the glossing over of many of my posts. If one strikes a chord, great! Mission Accomplished....if no one responds, I move on to the next opportunity to make someone chuckle..

And, I have been known to get serious at times. Someone needs to just 'Gibbs slap' me when that happens...

I KNOW WHAT THAT IS!!!!! That is Grams fav show...which, it seems, we've been watching nonstop since I got here.

*slight thread drift*

Not derailing, 'cause I would nevah do such a thing.

*smacks MightyAphrodite on her cutsey ass*

 

[lexieredefined]

I KNOW WHAT THAT IS!!!!! That is Grams fav show...which, it seems, we've been watching nonstop since I got here.

*slight thread drift*

Not derailing, 'cause I would nevah do such a thing.

*smacks MightyAphrodite on her cutsey ass*

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc402/Bronzethumb/GIFs/IUnderstoodThatReference.jpg

*end derail*

 

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

I KNOW WHAT THAT IS!!!!! That is Grams fav show...which, it seems, we've been watching nonstop since I got here.

*slight thread drift*

Not derailing, 'cause I would nevah do such a thing.

*smacks MightyAphrodite on her cutsey ass*

oh ! Do it again before I have to go to work...

Wait.. Too late. Gotta scoot.


Have a good day, ladies.

 

[perkyT]

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc402/Bronzethumb/GIFs/IUnderstoodThatReference.jpg

*end derail*

Pffft. Queenie wants me to stalk her again.

 

[dutchrain]

My poor bruised ego.

I'd gladly help to unbruise.

 

[SpicySweets]

Derailing threads, collectively we have a love/hate relationship with the concept. Seems everyone enjoys being the derailer, but nobody likes a thread that can never stay on topic. I think that people enjoy detailing threads because it gets them noticed, taking the "spotlight" from the topic and putting it on themselves. Others, I think, enjoy the perceived power that it demonstrates.

So, I ask you, why do you enjoy derailing threads, and don't say you don't!

I don't think I've ever ever been one to start the derailing but I've definitely joined the party. Sometimes going off track makes for new and interesting discussions, other times it's just for shits and giggles (and most of us get a good laugh), and yes, there are times it's just plain annoying. But for the most part, it seems harmless and getting back on topic happens easily.

 

[BradBigBrain]

my intentions are rarely to derail a thread permanently. I'm a blurter and a one-liner. If I see an opportunity for a laugh, I'll jump on it.
That's not to say my "funnies" always translate, and that is to be expected when you're only communicating through the written word.

I ALWAYS anticipate the glossing over of many of my posts. If one strikes a chord, great! Mission Accomplished....if no one responds, I move on to the next opportunity to make someone chuckle..

And, I have been known to get serious at times. Someone needs to just 'Gibbs slap' me when that happens...

I KNOW WHAT THAT IS!!!!! That is Grams fav show...which, it seems, we've been watching nonstop since I got here.

*slight thread drift*

Not derailing, 'cause I would nevah do such a thing.

*smacks MightyAphrodite on her cutsey ass*

I have never seen one episode of that show...because of the head slap... If anyone anywhere anytime head slapped me for making a mistake in the workplace, retired marine or not, there would be retaliation and retribution.

 

[Mindfondler]

Derailing threads, collectively we have a love/hate relationship with the concept. Seems everyone enjoys being the derailer, but nobody likes a thread that can never stay on topic. I think that people enjoy detailing threads because it gets them noticed, taking the "spotlight" from the topic and putting it on themselves. Others, I think, enjoy the perceived power that it demonstrates.

So, I ask you, why do you enjoy derailing threads, and don't say you don't!

I think this is a perfect Litiquette question because, for me, it's all about etiquette and politeness on the Lit forums.

I accept all of the reasons that others have given for threads becoming derailed. I think we can conclude that it's an inevitability. I think it's important, though, for people derailing threads to be sensitive about the balance to be struck between their immediate need for expression and the running theme of the thread, as well as their potential responsibility for helping to restore order at a suitable time afterwards.

It's impossible to lay down rules about those last two aspects as they're always a judgement call. The balance differs between threads: a sudden shift in the "Blurting The Playground Way" thread is to be expected and hardly a derailment at all, whereas any diversion in a thread where an OP has asked for serious advice is downright rude.

When I cause (or am a party to) a derailment, I try to recognise when it's gone far enough and steer things back to normal. It's often just a question of reminding everyone gently that there was another theme in progress before the derailment. Sometimes, it's a bit more serious. Recently, I apologised to an OP for inadvertently causing a derailment that carried on for a long time.

There's another option that people should consider more often -- starting a new thread. Yesterday, I did that when a new discussion sprouted out of an existing thread. It's straightforward to direct people politely to the new thread by posting a link to it in the previous thread.
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[Callmetim]

I love detailed threads! The information, the new things I learn, just marvelous. Absolutely the right thing for my curious mind.

I love derailed threads too, if the derailing doesn't go on for too long, is witty and if I don't get the "get-yourselves-a-room-feeling" while reading the posts.

The same applies for me as well, I enjoy the usual thread info but a little Hugh-jacking never hurt anyone. If it is funny and other people play, go with it. If it ends up being 5 pages long, shoo.

 

[SweetSam42]

I don't think I've ever ever been one to start the derailing but I've definitely joined the party. Sometimes going off track makes for new and interesting discussions, other times it's just for shits and giggles (and most of us get a good laugh), and yes, there are times it's just plain annoying. But for the most part, it seems harmless and getting back on topic happens easily.

I pretty much agree. Although I do get irritated if people take a really interesting thread and hijack it. And I see you repeat offenders here!

But often, the derailment can lead to some interesting convos of their own.

 

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

 

[ChainedUp]

Happy Scottish Independence Vote Day. If your a Scot, remember to vote.

Today's topic is part complaint, part curiousity. And some of the most loyal Litiquette-izans are guilty. And I expect a day full of responses that will contain nothing but what I'm about to bring up.

What's the deal with posting in a font color that's so light it's hard to read? I access Lit exclusively from my mobile device so maybe it's more pronounced but when posts are written in a super light font I don't always read them, as it's too much of an effort. I know there was a thread dedicated to write in white, I never read it.

I've always been of the opinion that if I have something to say I want everyone to easily read it...

 

[lexieredefined]

Happy Scottish Independence Vote Day. If your a Scot, remember to vote.

Today's topic is part complaint, part curiousity. And some of the most loyal Litiquette-izans are guilty. And I expect a day full of responses that will contain nothing but what I'm about to bring up.

What's the deal with posting in a font color that's so light it's hard to read? I access Lit exclusively from my mobile device so maybe it's more pronounced but when posts are written in a super light font I don't always read them, as it's too much of an effort. I know there was a thread dedicated to write in white, I never read it.

I've always been of the opinion that if I have something to say I want everyone to easily read it...

I'm guilty. Sometimes it's going with a joke or something fun. I don't have more of an explanation than that.

 

[Thandi]

Happy Scottish Independence Vote Day. If your a Scot, remember to vote.

Today's topic is part complaint, part curiousity. And some of the most loyal Litiquette-izans are guilty. And I expect a day full of responses that will contain nothing but what I'm about to bring up.

What's the deal with posting in a font color that's so light it's hard to read? I access Lit exclusively from my mobile device so maybe it's more pronounced but when posts are written in a super light font I don't always read them, as it's too much of an effort. I know there was a thread dedicated to write in white, I never read it.

I've always been of the opinion that if I have something to say I want everyone to easily read it...

I completely get that now that I'm only here on my cell too. Although I never liked that thread when I was on my pc.

 

[tweetygal]

Today's topic is part complaint, part curiousity. And some of the most loyal Litiquette-izans are guilty. And I expect a day full of responses that will contain nothing but what I'm about to bring up.

What's the deal with posting in a font color that's so light it's hard to read? I access Lit exclusively from my mobile device so maybe it's more pronounced but when posts are written in a super light font I don't always read them, as it's too much of an effort. I know there was a thread dedicated to write in white, I never read it.

I've always been of the opinion that if I have something to say I want everyone to easily read it...[/QUOTE]



I, too, have to skip those responses written in a very light color - impossible to read with declining eyesight. And the write in white thread - even tho you could read it by highlighting the text it was too much of an effort and I figured those people did not want anyone reading what they wrote - private club and inside jokes and all that ....

Thanks for this subject. I do enjoy this thread when it's on topic - lots of good subjects. I lurk a lot.

 

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

Happy Scottish Independence Vote Day. If your a Scot, remember to vote.

Today's topic is part complaint, part curiousity. And some of the most loyal Litiquette-izans are guilty. And I expect a day full of responses that will contain nothing but what I'm about to bring up.

What's the deal with posting in a font color that's so light it's hard to read? I access Lit exclusively from my mobile device so maybe it's more pronounced but when posts are written in a super light font I don't always read them, as it's too much of an effort. I know there was a thread dedicated to write in white, I never read it.

I've always been of the opinion that if I have something to say I want everyone to easily read it...

it's a device used to communicate to those of your friends you will know will take the time to read it. If you're not following someone then I don't think the poster expects you to read or respond.

 

[Shadowmist99]

Happy Scottish Independence Vote Day. If your a Scot, remember to vote.

Today's topic is part complaint, part curiousity. And some of the most loyal Litiquette-izans are guilty. And I expect a day full of responses that will contain nothing but what I'm about to bring up.

What's the deal with posting in a font color that's so light it's hard to read? I access Lit exclusively from my mobile device so maybe it's more pronounced but when posts are written in a super light font I don't always read them, as it's too much of an effort. I know there was a thread dedicated to write in white, I never read it.

I've always been of the opinion that if I have something to say I want everyone to easily read it...

I never do it. It's too annoying to read and I won't bother with it. Unless I'm bored or super curious. Then I'll make the effort to read it...most often it's not worth it and I wished I hadn't bothered.

 

[ChainedUp]

Rubes - I'm going to call you out on this one. That's exactly the kind of behavior that creates cliques and drives people away. Why not communicate with everyone? Or use PMs to send a message. Cliques are the #1 reason, in my opinion, that make people not want to participate and what fun is Lit if we get all exclusive?

it's a device used to communicate to those of your friends you will know will take the time to read it. If you're not following someone then I don't think the poster expects you to read or respond

 

[GiggLeGasm]

Good gravy - you mean I could have just been highlighting over those words to read them?!?!

 

[Shadowmist99]

Good gravy - you mean I could have just been highlighting over those words to read them?!?!

It doesn't work for me on my iPad. Highlighting doesn't do anything.

 

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

Rubes - I'm going to call you out on this one. That's exactly the kind of behavior that creates cliques and drives people away. Why not communicate with everyone? Or use PMs to send a message. Cliques are the #1 reason, in my opinion, that make people not want to participate and what fun is Lit if we get all exclusive?

I didn't say you couldn't respond to me when I write in a light color...I said I don't expect it. I only "expect" certain people to care. If you do respond, then BONUS because you took the time to see what I had to say. If you didn't want to take that time, that's not my fault. That's on you.

My opinion only here, but anyone who starts a thread, in any public forum is, in essence, creating a "clique".

You aren't excluding anyone, but the nature of whatever thread you are starting pretty much determines the type if posters you're gonna attract. (=clique)

I don't exclude anyone, but if my writing in another color puts someone off to the point he can't pony up and say something to me...again, not my problem. My pm is open, and if you're curious, just ask.

 

[ChainedUp]

I'm going to disagree again. According to Merriam-Webster's online dictionsry a clique is "a small group of people who spend time together and who are not friendly to other people" so your definition of a thread, esoecially this one, is wrong. I've always encouraged an open and friendly atmosphere here to encourage all to participate. While threads tend to attract people of a similar interest, they do not have to be a clique by definition. And while disagreements can and will happen, I'd like to think they can happen in an open and respectful manner so as to encourage continuation of the dialog.

I didn't say you couldn't respond to me when I write in a light color...I said I don't expect it. I only "expect" certain people to care. If you do respond, then BONUS because you took the time to see what I had to say. If you didn't want to take that time, that's not my fault. That's on you.

My opinion only here, but anyone who starts a thread, in any public forum is, in essence, creating a "clique".

You aren't excluding anyone, but the nature of whatever thread you are starting pretty much determines the type if posters you're gonna attract. (=clique)

I don't exclude anyone, but if my writing in another color puts someone off to the point he can't pony up and say something to me...again, not my problem. My pm is open, and if you're curious, just ask.

 

[BradBigBrain]

I've always thought it was used as a device and a way to tell someone something within at post, kinda like using invisible ink. I really like this thread but sometimes only the women get responses to their posts and that makes it feel clique-ish.

 

[GiggLeGasm]

I've always thought it was used as a device and a way to tell someone something within at post, kinda like using invisible ink. I really like this thread but sometimes only the women get responses to their posts and that makes it feel clique-ish.

*pulling out my secret decoder ring*

aha! I see what you did there ::exaggerated wink::

 

[lexieredefined]

I've always thought it was used as a device and a way to tell someone something within at post, kinda like using invisible ink. I really like this thread but sometimes only the women get responses to their posts and that makes it feel clique-ish.

Don't you know there is no such thing as invisible ink!?

I really hate that Lemon Chiffon color. What happened to good old white?