Thread Hijacking

[Jack]

There is always a tendency for threads to drift a little and I'm sure many interesting points are raised that are off topic. Everyone also appreciates a bit of humour creeping in here and there. However, there have been some threads recently that have not only strayed, but they have never come back which is a shame for those interested in the subject. I've thought of commenting and held off because I don't want to upset people's enjoyment of using the Forum. So what is the answer?

Should we pass comment if a thread strays too far? Would it come over better in the form of a Smiley?

[Lightwarrior]

There is always a tendency for threads to drift a little and I'm sure many interesting points are raised that are off topic. Everyone also appreciates a bit of humour creeping in here and there. However, there have been some threads recently that have not only strayed, but they have never come back which is a shame for those interested in the subject. I've thought of commenting and held off because I don't want to upset people's enjoyment of using the Forum. So what is the answer?

Should we pass comment if a thread strays too far? Would it come over better in the form of a Smiley?

Jack, gently re-direct. Maybe we could select a redirect smiley or just post a smiley preceded by the words Please Redirect?

[misskay]

I agree with Lightwarrior, a gentle re-direct should work. I know that many times I've read something and want to refer back to it... but been unable to locate the thread due to the way our minds tend to wander off course.

[elephant]

Yea, I blame it on the prednisone. :0 Redirecting sounds good to me. I know I have wandered off course and even tripped and discussed something else.

[marta]

I'm probably the biggest culprit, so if it's me Jack, please feel free to tell it like it is, no gentleness required, I do that in real life too.

[Sangye]

No one has thrown their shoes at me when I've redirected them back to the thread topic, so I can't imagine anyone would throw footwear at you either, Jack! I like the reminders.

[JanW]

Agree all. Everyone please redirect as necessary.

[Lightwarrior]

No one has thrown their shoes at me when I've redirected them back to the thread topic, so I can't imagine anyone would throw footwear at you either, Jack! I like the reminders.

WIth the pred, I think I get off track also, that's why I suggested a "gentle" reminder. One note and then I'll gently remind myself. If anyone throws shoes at Jack they should be shoes that will provide him comfort and balance so he won't fall down anymore. (love you Jack )

[andrew]

I made this. Might be useful..

[Sangye]

ROTFL-- how perfect!