How do you stay on topic?

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:30 am

When a thread is started you have a topic. I understand this but if someone ask's a question and it leads to a new discussion is that wrong? I see it all the time here yet it only seems to be a problem some of the time. Why is that? :roll:

cocdawg · Post by **cocdawg** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:59 am

jakemaster- I love this forum and have learned numerous things from the wealth of knowledge here.......having said that, I have grown to like another forum as well, if not better for the reason you have posted. The other forum (which Greg mentioned in the Gent post) lets the topic flow as it may for the most part. As the posts move on people bring up different "tid bits" and they take on a life of their own within the original post. To me these post become some of the most interesting posts on the whole forum and much more active posts than any of the others.

Off topic, I have a pup with Ross now.

cocdawg · Post by **cocdawg** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:01 am

jakemaster wrote:When a thread is started you have a topic. I understand this but if someone ask's a question and it leads to a new discussion is that wrong?

I guess I got off topic and didn't mean to...to answer your question - I don't think so.

Post by **Greg Jennings** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:09 am

A certain amount of thread drift is expected especially after the main topic has petered out. There are times that we split threads when there is something that comes up that deserves its own thread.

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:11 am

I know Scooter he can scoot!!!

ooppps already off topic.

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:26 am

Greg Who decides if it deserves new thread? I understand this I am really not trying to be smarty pants... just seams there is a lot of subjective assumptions made that we ALL need to be aware of. For me I am the worse typer and speller in the world so I really have to think before I strike and leave a bunch between the lines. But to be scared of a lock out because you get off subject shouldnt be. The off topic subject was not the problem in the other thread it was the assumptions and jabs. The mod should ? that or edit it not come on and join off topic then talk about locking it if we dont get back on topic. That kind of just fuels the fire.

Post by **topher40** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:40 am

The Gent thread went WAY off topic and thats why I asked for it to return to its original purpose. Like Greg said a certain amount of drift is Ok but the Gent thread went to a wholehearted Mod bashing. I dont care if people want to bash us Mods but lets at least start its own thread. The Gent thread outlived its usefulness when it wouldn't return to the origianal topic. Jakemaster has done the right thing here with starting a new thread.

prairiefirepointers · Post by **prairiefirepointers** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:57 am

ATTA BOY JAKE!!!!

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:30 pm

prairiefirepointers wrote:ATTA BOY JAKE!!!!

Now I going to be looked at as a Brown Nose.....great :roll:

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:44 pm

topher40 wrote:The Gent thread went WAY off topic and thats why I asked for it to return to its original purpose. Like Greg said a certain amount of drift is Ok but the Gent thread went to a wholehearted Mod bashing. I dont care if people want to bash us Mods but lets at least start its own thread. The Gent thread outlived its usefulness when it wouldn't return to the origianal topic. Jakemaster has done the right thing here with starting a new thread.

But do you get my drift? You joined the off topic and took some jabs then wanted it to get back on subject.

Then Greg and I got off topic about a word ( which I really wanted to know the meaning of ).
I was asked where and why. I gave my info and Greg gave his. whats wrong with that?
I agree some were taking shots at mods no different than when Ross or wildrose or Ray etc. are VIEWED wrong. (not that you guys mentioned are ever wrong).I did not think I was wholeheartingly bashing mod's. Greg did the right thing also he responded and said he would check into. I am good with that.

Post by **topher40** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:02 pm

{quote\}But do you get my drift? You joined the off topic and took some jabs then wanted it to get back on subject.

[/quote]

I guess I missed where I took the jabs??? I tried to explain that Ross had been warned and lets get back on topic. As far as your wondering what "vetting" meant that isnt really getting off topic and would be classified as an acceptable amount of "drift". I know what the next question to follow that statement is......"What is an acceptable amount of drift?" I think that is really up to the mod's. We are all unpaid, HUMAN, volunteers so sometimes we may not all get it right. We all do our best. Dont worry either, I dont think your a brown noser

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:22 pm

But then I wanted more explaining on your comments.

As far as jabs just because someone was warned in the past does not make them wrong today.Thanks for vote of confidence in me.

prairiefirepointers · Post by **prairiefirepointers** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:47 pm

jakemaster wrote:Now I going to be looked at as a Brown Nose.....great

CONGRADULATIONS! HERE'S YOUR AWARD!!!

JK Could'nt Resist!

lightonthebay · Post by **lightonthebay** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:59 pm

jakemaster wrote:Greg Who decides if it deserves new thread? I understand this I am really not trying to be smarty pants... just seams there is a lot of subjective assumptions made that we ALL need to be aware of. For me I am the worse typer and speller in the world so I really have to think before I strike and leave a bunch between the lines. But to be scared of a lock out because you get off subject shouldnt be. The off topic subject was not the problem in the other thread it was the assumptions and jabs. The mod should ? that or edit it not come on and join off topic then talk about locking it if we dont get back on topic. That kind of just fuels the fire.

Jakemaster, you used several multi-syllable words and you didn't misspell any of them! (Although, I am not sure if "typer" or "speller" are legitimate words?) That puts you way ahead of the curve on that subject!

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:07 pm

lightonthebay wrote:
jakemaster wrote:Greg Who decides if it deserves new thread? I understand this I am really not trying to be smarty pants... just seams there is a lot of subjective assumptions made that we ALL need to be aware of. For me I am the worse typer and speller in the world so I really have to think before I strike and leave a bunch between the lines. But to be scared of a lock out because you get off subject shouldnt be. The off topic subject was not the problem in the other thread it was the assumptions and jabs. The mod should ? that or edit it not come on and join off topic then talk about locking it if we dont get back on topic. That kind of just fuels the fire.
Jakemaster, you used several multi-syllable words and you didn't misspell any of them! (Although, I am not sure if "typer" or "speller" are legitimate words?) That puts you way ahead of the curve on that subject!

Your so funny you must be an English teacher.

You forgot to ask how long it took me to type it.

prairiefirepointers wrote:
jakemaster wrote:Now I going to be looked at as a Brown Nose.....great
CONGRADULATIONS! HERE'S YOUR AWARD!!! JK Could'nt Resist!

Thats great! Biggest trophy I have ever gotten. I would like to thank......

markj · Post by **markj** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:16 pm

What was the topic?

I like cheesecake...

Post by **Sharon** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:28 pm

jakemaster wrote:
prairiefirepointers wrote:ATTA BOY JAKE!!!!

Now I going to be looked at as a Brown Nose.....great :roll:

Don't worry , you have a long ways to go for us to think that.

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:37 pm

markj wrote:What was the topic? I like cheesecake...

No way, me to! I like old fashion cheesecake. None of that fancy-dancy topping stuff...

prairiefirepointers · Post by **prairiefirepointers** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:41 pm

NO TOPPINGS?? RUBBISH I SAY!

The best is turtle cheesecake from Fazoli's!!!

aylaschamp · Post by **aylaschamp** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:51 pm

Hey, no joke, I started a thread a while back "Unspecified Topic" For that very reason! I like when a thread morphs into another topic and so on. It keeps a thread going. What's the sense in having to sift through a million peanut threads with one or two replies when a simple train of thought evolves into a complexity of Q&A. It's more threads to have to patrol.

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:55 pm

Pecans??? Chocolate????? Caramel?????? Whipped Cream???!?!??!?! GRAHAM CRACKERS!?!??!?!?!??!

NOW YOU JUST WENT AND CROSSED THE LINE THERE!!!!!!!

.....now I'm hungry

markj · Post by **markj** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:57 pm

Turtle cheesecake? It is a good one for sure. NY style is my fav.

Ever noodle for turtles? Thats how we do it here.

Catfish just dont give the adrenaline rush like a 20lb snapper will

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:00 pm

I thought they only had tortoises in Iowa?

Must have been all that extra rain you guys got. Wish we would get some more... Need way more rain and snow to feed our water needs over here in California!

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:01 pm

Oh btw........

How many fingers you got left?

markj · Post by **markj** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:04 pm

10 fingers 10 toes. You just walk in the muddy lake until you findone, when you step on him he pulls into the shell leaving a tail to grab onto and pick up. Skinning him is another thing butwith care it can be done in a safe fashion. I have a pic on the forum of one I got years ago. Made a hat outta his top shell. Learned how to do this in the 60s.

lightonthebay · Post by **lightonthebay** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:13 am

markj wrote:10 fingers 10 toes. You just walk in the muddy lake until you findone, when you step on him he pulls into the shell leaving a tail to grab onto and pick up. Skinning him is another thing butwith care it can be done in a safe fashion. I have a pic on the forum of one I got years ago. Made a hat outta his top shell. Learned how to do this in the 60s.

I have "noodled" snappers through the ice. Have you ever done that? Have you ever done so while eating cheesecake? (I think these tangents are perfect examples of the topic)

Post by **topher40** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:20 am

You guys are really pushing the envelope now.......

:roll: As soon as you guys start getting into a p*ssing match about cheesecake though I am going to have to shut you all down!

Post by **slistoe** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:22 am

Don't be mentioning peeing now topher.

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:27 am

topher40 wrote:You guys are really pushing the envelope now....... :roll: As soon as you guys start getting into a p*ssing match about cheesecake though I am going to have to shut you all down!

Be very careful about blanking out words can get in trouble.

Thanks for responding to his PM at least the new guy knows how to do it. Still nothing from others guess its was just lip service.

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:29 am

oopps should have not hit the quote button.

Post by **topher40** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:32 am

Sorry about that Slistoe

. Who's moderating this place anyways? :roll:

Post by **kninebirddog** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:58 am

Cold stones cheese cake ice cream with strawberries white chocolate chips and fudge swirl

markj · Post by **markj** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:39 pm

kninebirddog wrote:Cold stones cheese cake ice cream with strawberries white chocolate chips and fudge swirl

Now I sure could use one of those.

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:41 pm

markj wrote:
kninebirddog wrote:Cold stones cheese cake ice cream with strawberries white chocolate chips and fudge swirl

Now I sure could use one of those.

Try Cold Stone's White Chocolate Mousse (or Moose where I come from) with Snicker Bars.... yummmmm

Post by **kninebirddog** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:34 pm

so are you like it love it or gotta have it

i have a hard time with the love it

no way i can do a gotta have it

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:56 pm

What happened to good old fashion small medium large? Now a small is a medium and to throw more into the confusion pot we have venti's, grandes, supersized, tall, like it, love it, gotta have it's, biggies JEEEZZ!! whats NEXT?

Fireside · Post by **Fireside** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:57 pm

OH GOD, now I have to run into town and get some Coldstone.... CURSES!!!!!

French vanilla with raspberries and gummi bears!!!!

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:21 pm

Man I go to B & R and look what happens! Way off topic

I guess drift is ok as long as certain ones dont take offense... I understand now.
Supper Time!

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:08 pm

GsPJustin wrote:What happened to good old fashion small medium large? Now a small is a medium and to throw more into the confusion pot we have venti's, grandes, supersized, tall, like it, love it, gotta have it's, biggies JEEEZZ!! whats NEXT?

Oh my Goodness - you've been watching "YOU'VE GOT MAIL" with Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks.... gotta love those chick flicks, huh?!

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:10 pm

Don't be mad because more people like our cheesecake talk!!!

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:15 pm

Killer Instinct wrote:Oh my Goodness - you've been watching "YOU'VE GOT MAIL" with Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks.... gotta love those chick flicks, huh?!

Can't say I have. Call me crazy but I have never even heard of that movie.

I'm not much of a movie person myself. Except for maybe "The Dale Earnhardt Story" or "Hang em' High". Hopefully my chick doesn't read this or I will be watching it...

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:18 pm

GsPJustin wrote:
Killer Instinct wrote:Oh my Goodness - you've been watching "YOU'VE GOT MAIL" with Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks.... gotta love those chick flicks, huh?!
Can't say I have. Call me crazy but I have never even heard of that movie. I'm not much of a movie person myself. Except for maybe "The Dale Earnhardt Story" or "9 1/2 Teeth". Hopefully my chick doesn't read this or I will be watching it...

Mention to your significant other if she's ever heard of that movie - chances are she has. You just about quoted a line from that movie ( the coffee shop scene about the selection process)..... now you gotta see it ....

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:20 pm

I am kind of curious how close it was?

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:22 pm

GsPJustin wrote:I am kind of curious how close it was?

VERY, VERY, scary close.....

jakemaster · Post by **jakemaster** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:26 pm

OK now I am mad.... chick flicks

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:27 pm

GsPJustin wrote:
Killer Instinct wrote:Oh my Goodness - you've been watching "YOU'VE GOT MAIL" with Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks.... gotta love those chick flicks, huh?!
...... Except for maybe "The Dale Earnhardt Story" or "Hang em' High". Hopefully my chick doesn't read this or I will be watching it...

Wow, that's interesting. Just got through watching "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" and then "Pale Rider"....

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:27 pm

jakemaster wrote:OK now I am mad.... chick flicks

SEE!! Now look what you went and did Tammy!

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:29 pm

Killer Instinct wrote:Wow, that's interesting. Just got through watching "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" and then "Pale Rider"....

I caught the last half of Pale Rider, but I missed GB&U. Oh well, maybe next time.

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:33 pm

jakemaster wrote:OK now I am mad.... chick flicks

Awww, don't be jealous - you too can watch chick flicks & LIKE 'EM.... It'll make a more sentimental man out of you & your spouse/girlfriend would love you more for it... Turn around is fair play - have her watch the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly. She'll love you for it....

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:35 pm

Killer Instinct wrote:...... have her watch the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly. She'll love you for it....

Can I be there to watch when you make her watch?