Topic Poll

Two points: I think Rich correctly identified that most people who have an issue are really objecting to people changing the topic of a thread instead of starting a new thread. The point is that threads are a great mechanism for keeping everyone happy. Talk about whatever you want in a thread that is about that topic (within the rules of the board), let the people who want to have "serious" discussions have them uninterrupted. If something in one thread inspires a humorous but off-topic thought, post it in a new thread. I don't think anyone seriously objects to a brief quip or witty comment in a serious thread, it is just a matter of respecting the right of people to carry on a coherent discussion on a particular topic. Just my :2cents: I can admit to doing it a couple of times but I've been cutting back. Serious threads to me would be regarding techniques, asking for analysis or discussion of strategey for races etc. Threads that seem to be socially oriented "Look at me & my buddy at the meet" or "Who's going to nationals?" for example, are going to draw social posters and their comment. There is nothing wrong with that IMHO. For the record feel free to divert any thread I start with your witty comments or piss-taking of me. It's all good for me. It the social network I grew up with in the pubs of East London and Essex. If you acted like you were the big cheese you get ripped to shreds...cockiness was always tongue in cheek, but the cardinal sin was to take yourself to seriously.

Two points: I think Rich correctly identified that most people who have an issue are really objecting to people changing the topic of a thread instead of starting a new thread. The point is that threads are a great mechanism for keeping everyone happy. Talk about whatever you want in a thread that is about that topic (within the rules of the board), let the people who want to have "serious" discussions have them uninterrupted. If something in one thread inspires a humorous but off-topic thought, post it in a new thread. I don't think anyone seriously objects to a brief quip or witty comment in a serious thread, it is just a matter of respecting the right of people to carry on a coherent discussion on a particular topic. Just my :2cents: I can admit to doing it a couple of times but I've been cutting back. Serious threads to me would be regarding techniques, asking for analysis or discussion of strategey for races etc. Threads that seem to be socially oriented "Look at me & my buddy at the meet" or "Who's going to nationals?" for example, are going to draw social posters and their comment. There is nothing wrong with that IMHO. For the record feel free to divert any thread I start with your witty comments or piss-taking of me. It's all good for me. It the social network I grew up with in the pubs of East London and Essex. If you acted like you were the big cheese you get ripped to shreds...cockiness was always tongue in cheek, but the cardinal sin was to take yourself to seriously.