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padders · 10th February 2002, 11:40 PM

It is becoming rather noticable that a thread that gets anywhere beyond 2 pages likely has nothing to do with the original subject matter. For those of us here lots this is hardly a problem but for others who have to be a bit more selective in what they have time to read it can be a bit annoying to start reading the 3rd page of a thread and to find nothing to do with the subject.

Now we are not going to start closing threads and doing moderatorish things like that because that is no fun either. It would however be nice if everyone can make an effort to keep things on topic "ish". If you want to discuss something else that came up in a thread just start a new one and then perhaps post a link to it in the other thread so you can carry on that conversation else where.

Hope everyone is ok with that. Thanks

Texane · 11th February 2002, 12:00 AM

it's way okay with me.

Extemper1 · 11th February 2002, 06:48 AM

as one of those who isn't here often... thanks
Jenn

Chilly · 12th February 2002, 03:50 PM

gud enuff with me.............seeing as im the one who normally goes off topic......................:blush:

Highlander II · 12th February 2002, 05:31 PM

sounds like a plan, padders!

Jessa · 12th February 2002, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by Chilly
gud enuff with me.............seeing as im the one who normally goes off topic......................:blush:

hehehe...........same here chilly :blush: :blush:

Tack · 15th February 2002, 05:03 AM

This is Great. As someone that is coming over from another site Some of the treads that I have looked at have had major problems with staying on the topic of the thread.

Prophet4Profit · 15th February 2002, 05:36 AM

Right. Sciflicks.com, our 'home base' (at ease Pilot Tack!

) is pretty good about staying on topic... we have a bit of a golden rule there: 'If you have nothing good to say, then by all means say it; but if you have nothing at all to say then keep your grubby paws away from the **** ****ed keyboard!'

Phlub · 16th February 2002, 04:58 AM

P4P that is basically the rule of thumb at www.sciflicks.com ! We though are more of a movie community. And you are more of a TV show community. Hey anyone who has seen Predator go the Predator forum and go and chat with me about a modern sci fi movie classic! But see I just went off topic!

Prophet4Profit · 16th February 2002, 06:10 AM

Would it be going off topic if I were to point out that Phlub was once our 'spammer in chief' and the most disreputable of the 'SQUAD outcasts'?

But this was way before my time so I shold just shut up... where is Ivanhoe when you need him!:lol:

JACKER · 16th February 2002, 05:59 PM

What are you guys on? We go off subject all the time. Well, I guess we do a good job in the mess. But, that's pretty much it. Some of the movie threads are the worst.

Skip · 16th February 2002, 09:33 PM

It's hard when you do ask people, they don't even listen!

Not that I don't mind in some cases, which are specificalyl just for rambling, partying, or being daft. But when a thread has a purpose, you should try and stick to it!

*~stormy~* · 25th February 2002, 09:14 PM

I think its a good idea. people always seem to lose the topic.

Legolas · 26th February 2002, 05:06 PM

i will try m'lud I will try but yous knows me and my strange mind...

Jedispara · 27th February 2002, 03:52 AM

sounds fine by me!!!!

10th February 2002, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
padders System Lord of ASciFi.com Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,812	Staying on topic.. dun dun duh..... It is becoming rather noticable that a thread that gets anywhere beyond 2 pages likely has nothing to do with the original subject matter. For those of us here lots this is hardly a problem but for others who have to be a bit more selective in what they have time to read it can be a bit annoying to start reading the 3rd page of a thread and to find nothing to do with the subject. Now we are not going to start closing threads and doing moderatorish things like that because that is no fun either. It would however be nice if everyone can make an effort to keep things on topic "ish". If you want to discuss something else that came up in a thread just start a new one and then perhaps post a link to it in the other thread so you can carry on that conversation else where. Hope everyone is ok with that. Thanks

12th February 2002, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chilly I like boys Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: England Posts: 4,144	hey gud enuff with me.............seeing as im the one who normally goes off topic......................:blush:

16th February 2002, 04:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Phlub King of Bling Bling Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: I am lost Posts: 43	Yep! P4P that is basically the rule of thumb at www.sciflicks.com ! We though are more of a movie community. And you are more of a TV show community. Hey anyone who has seen Predator go the Predator forum and go and chat with me about a modern sci fi movie classic! But see I just went off topic!

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11th February 2002, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Texane Frelling Wicked Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Texas (of course!) Posts: 3,877	it's way okay with me.

11th February 2002, 06:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Extemper1 Vamp Lover Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 51	as one of those who isn't here often... thanks Jenn

12th February 2002, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,497	sounds like a plan, padders!

15th February 2002, 05:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tack Sciflicks guy Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Smoewhere in the U.S.A. Posts: 20	This is Great. As someone that is coming over from another site Some of the treads that I have looked at have had major problems with staying on the topic of the thread.

15th February 2002, 05:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Prophet4Profit Cluster Admiral, SQUAD! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Within the darkest corner of your soul. Posts: 125	Right. Sciflicks.com, our 'home base' (at ease Pilot Tack! ) is pretty good about staying on topic... we have a bit of a golden rule there: 'If you have nothing good to say, then by all means say it; but if you have nothing at all to say then keep your grubby paws away from the ** **ed keyboard!'

16th February 2002, 06:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Prophet4Profit Cluster Admiral, SQUAD! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Within the darkest corner of your soul. Posts: 125	Would it be going off topic if I were to point out that Phlub was once our 'spammer in chief' and the most disreputable of the 'SQUAD outcasts'? But this was way before my time so I shold just shut up... where is Ivanhoe when you need him!:lol:

16th February 2002, 05:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
JACKER You Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 55	What are you guys on? We go off subject all the time. Well, I guess we do a good job in the mess. But, that's pretty much it. Some of the movie threads are the worst.

16th February 2002, 09:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Skip Odi et amo et- CRUCIO! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester. UK. Or near as dammit. Posts: 4,670	It's hard when you do ask people, they don't even listen! Not that I don't mind in some cases, which are specificalyl just for rambling, partying, or being daft. But when a thread has a purpose, you should try and stick to it!

25th February 2002, 09:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
~stormy~ The Slayer of Darkness Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: uk Posts: 41	I think its a good idea. people always seem to lose the topic.

26th February 2002, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Legolas something more magical Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In a giant Oak tree in a forest not too far away... Posts: 3,970	i will try m'lud I will try but yous knows me and my strange mind...

27th February 2002, 03:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jedispara {IPPH} Trade CO Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,890	sounds fine by me!!!!