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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
Do you derail threads away from the OP? Is it bad etiquette to do so or is it just part of the wonder of the forums?
If you find yourself going off on a tangent, do you start a new thread?
No right or wrong answers, I’m just curious |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So today the weather was nice Tea, perfect for iced tea even.
I’m not against using ice…
Is this that flirting that La Luna was talking about? "
No. It's just my derailing train of thought  |
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I think I do it. But mainly if someone comments something then I comment in reply then they comment and I feel bad not replying! .
So yeah I think I’m guilty. I don’t think it matters too much though. Depends what kind of thread it is. Probably best not to have a conversation on the secret service or one of those fuck avoid threads as it would kinda spoil it. |
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At times its natural for threads to wander about a bit just like a conversation does. But often they are derailed by two people talking and flirting back and forth. Kinda annoying but then considering that's what the site is about is not surprising. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just post what pops into my head or something I read might suggest another thread. If I derail it's not intentional (he says twirling his moustache and laughing) it just happens.
I don't think it matters if a thread gets derailed and sometimes the tangent can be of interest itself. I've seen some threads where there's about three different conversations happening.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"At times its natural for threads to wander about a bit just like a conversation does. But often they are derailed by two people talking and flirting back and forth. Kinda annoying but then considering that's what the site is about is not surprising."
Very good point   |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I just post what pops into my head or something I read might suggest another thread. If I derail it's not intentional (he says twirling his moustache and laughing) it just happens.
I don't think it matters if a thread gets derailed and sometimes the tangent can be of interest itself. I've seen some threads where there's about three different conversations happening.
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I agree.
If it’s roughly on topic, then it’s expected and often a natural extension of the conversation. It’s very rare that a thread runs fully on point |
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"I just post what pops into my head or something I read might suggest another thread. If I derail it's not intentional (he says twirling his moustache and laughing) it just happens.
I don't think it matters if a thread gets derailed and sometimes the tangent can be of interest itself. I've seen some threads where there's about three different conversations happening.
I agree.
If it’s roughly on topic, then it’s expected and often a natural extension of the conversation. It’s very rare that a thread runs fully on point"
sometimes it gets tough to tell who's texting replying to who about what subject |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
I actually think there can be a distinct difference between derailing a thread and one going off at a tangent from it's original intent.
Derailing generally suggests a deliberate attempt to take a thread away from the original intent, whereas going off at a tangent is normally just the natural meanderings of a conversation taking shape as points are thrown back and forth.
Now of course it depends on the type of thread too - it's very difficult to take a "snog, kiss avoid" type thread off at a tangent but the more debatey type threads I think it's only natural that it happens, and more often than not it's bought back to the OP at some point as a late comer posts in response to the OP without reading how the thread has flowed since. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I just post what pops into my head or something I read might suggest another thread. If I derail it's not intentional (he says twirling his moustache and laughing) it just happens.
I don't think it matters if a thread gets derailed and sometimes the tangent can be of interest itself. I've seen some threads where there's about three different conversations happening.
I agree.
If it’s roughly on topic, then it’s expected and often a natural extension of the conversation. It’s very rare that a thread runs fully on point
sometimes it gets tough to tell who's texting replying to who about what subject"
Just throw comments in here and there - it all adds to the grand conversation. |
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No if a conversation goes on for more than a couple of comments I move to private messaging
I am guilty of reading what I think it says rather than what it actually says and can tangent off on a different topic though... |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"No if a conversation goes on for more than a couple of comments I move to private messaging
I am guilty of reading what I think it says rather than what it actually says and can tangent off on a different topic though..."
Tuesday, about 5 |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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"Do you derail threads away from the OP? Is it bad etiquette to do so or is it just part of the wonder of the forums?
If you find yourself going off on a tangent, do you start a new thread?
No right or wrong answers, I’m just curious "
Not intentionally derail, but some tangents can be suitable to remain in the main thread especially if I think the information could be useful to someone reading that thread at a later time. |
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I like to stick to the subject unless I sense that it wasn't posted for me to and its a playful type of thread to see how it unfolds  otherwise I like to make that OP feel like I am adding my participation into their thread xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I like to stick to the subject unless I sense that it wasn't posted for me to and its a playful type of thread to see how it unfolds otherwise I like to make that OP feel like I am adding my participation into their thread xx"
I enjoy reading your postings |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I wouldn’t do it on purpose but yes I might end up adding something not quite relevant … flirting in amongst replies? … possibly guilty of that a little too  It’s like oh fancy seeing you in here though isn’t it?
I’m a fan of the little side conversations, they’re often funny … but not if it’s a barny or a pissing contest - seen a few of them  x |
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"I like to stick to the subject unless I sense that it wasn't posted for me to and its a playful type of thread to see how it unfolds otherwise I like to make that OP feel like I am adding my participation into their thread xx
I enjoy reading your postings "
Awww  think I've only done one, don't know what other one to start but thank you xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wouldn’t do it on purpose but yes I might end up adding something not quite relevant … flirting in amongst replies? … possibly guilty of that a little too It’s like oh fancy seeing you in here though isn’t it?
I’m a fan of the little side conversations, they’re often funny … but not if it’s a barny or a pissing contest - seen a few of them x"
I like your distractions |
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