Jimmy Changa Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Nicely done.I started a thread for concern over family and friends through Hurricane Rita and it was allowed to be successfully hijacked to the point of closing. Big thanks to the management.*Please note that this post was made without profanity...though not without sarcasm, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalSin Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Hi Jimmy,I'm sorry your thread was "hijacked" as you call it. There is nothing barring people from talking about whatever they want here, although I personally would prefer if politics were kept off limits here like they are at the Fashion Spot. That's just me though. We felt the need to close the thread because it was getting out of hand as I am sure you saw. It is unfortunate that something that was supposed to be about those suffering from Hurricane Rita turned into a political flame fest. We can stop people from flaming each other, as that's against the rules, but it's much harder to just stop people from going somewhat off topic, especially in the general talk area. I understand your frustration though, and for that I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one man band Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Although i'm fairly sure I didn't post in that particular thread, i'm sure that i had done, i'd have posted something remarkably sweeping and inappropriate. If the thread closure has anything to do with me, I apologise, as I understand that this is an extremely emotional subject for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Changa Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 I appreciate your comments, OS. You (the management of this forum) make it available to all members to start our own threads for topics we wish to discuss and/or debate and this we appreciate and should recognize the priviledge. Also, for this reason we should respect the starter of a thread. Alisha's issue may very well be a point worthy of discussion, but she should start her own thread.With this in mind, moderators have the power, and resposibility, to keep some order with the tools they have. In the case of the Hurricane Rita thread, posts could have been deleted, the topic could have been split or something besides letting the argument run rampant till Neo felt it needed to simply be closed. This result is simply "giving in to the terrorists" so to speak.OMB, not to worry, you never made it to that thread...lolHell, I was gone to work all day and came back to find my thread obliterated and closed....it sucked pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalSin Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 You make an excellent point Jimmy. And I believe you're right and I will at least make it a point to handle threads differently around here. (I'm not always in the General Talk area anymore so I can't promise I'll do it for every thread) but your concerns are valid I personally say feel free to restart the topic if you would like (make it clear the intent of the thread) and I will take any responsibility for the thread. I hope that helps, somewhat at least. And thanks for letting us know how you feel...or letting me know....I dont know if anyone else read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianas Llama Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 isnt this as old as my grandma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taben Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 ALexa for God's sake why do you have to revive all the old thread ? :| all the more when you have nothing to add to the discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I know, I felt bad after I did it but I couldn't take it backAnyways, when I read the topic I thought it was about something else... Hijacking as in constantly going off topic in threads being a problem, which it is but mehhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianas Llama Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 *ducks under the thread and tries to light the remaining embers of a bellazon argument* i think this was a bit of a drama at the time we should probably let it sink back down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 isnt this as old as my grandma? actually the last reply was the day i joined .... I just noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SympathysSilhouette Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Irony: threadjacking a thread about threadjacking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Yeah, I hijacked!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 the Canadiens better get some good free agent talent this off-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 ... ehh, i don't care. Canada is great!!ohh - we made this a hot topic!!! it's so hot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 ... ehh, i don't care. Canada is great!!ohh - we made this a hot topic!!! it's so hot!!Quake or Unreal? I go for Unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 me no understandie but okie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 (just trying to hijack the thread into a completely different direction. this time, video games) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 speaking of viceo games - if you can even call it a video game. I am completely addicted to the simsit's sad, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 OMG .. you put me under penis in word association!!!I don't even own one .. I can't wait to see what someone else will associate with me !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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