Derails?

Semantics · 05-19-2010, 01:54 PM

I like derails.

Sometimes the most interesting info is found in the off-topic tangents.

I always wonder why people get so upset. What's stopping them from going in and posting something about the original topic?

Apocalipstic · 05-19-2010, 02:11 PM

I don't really mind the derails, unless they are mean or someone comes in and just vomits their own unrelated issues on a positive thread which then makes it uncomfortable for anyone else to post.

Oh yeah, andddddd I especially hate it when someone comes in and starts correcting grammar and spelling and they say stuff like they can't concentrate because someone spelled "a lot" "alot". It makes me wonder if maybe being a good speller is all they have going on in their lives.

Something recently I have noticed is people questioning or ridiculing original posters for starting treads at all. Maybe it has always gone on? If someone starts a thread, then they probably are looking for some sort of answer.

Some of the funniest threads ever have been derails.

I love you guys man!

MsDemeanor · 05-19-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

Oh yeah, andddddd I especially hate it when someone comes in and starts correcting grammar and spelling and they say stuff like they can't concentrate because someone spelled "a lot" "alot". It makes me wonder if maybe being a good speller is all they have going on in their lives.

Re: alot linkyloo

Gemme · 05-19-2010, 04:32 PM

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Re: alot linkyloo

I friggin' LOVED that! Thank you.

WingsOnFire · 05-19-2010, 05:31 PM

Derails can sometimes be really interesting conversations. And can be an ice breaker if needed. The derails I dont like are those where people get into a banter back and forth that becomes heated and not really productive to the thread. I tend to just redirect to the original subject and move on but it is frustrating sometimes.

You can get your point across and then let it go. When a question is answered.... its answered... let it go!! But then again, some people just cant let it go....

LET IT GO!!! LOL... that is all...

always2late · 05-19-2010, 02:14 PM

The most annoying derails, to me, are when two (or more) posters use a thread for their own personal conversation. I have no problem if the conversation is on topic...but when its stuff that has nothing at all to do with the thread...it irks me.

Mister Bent · 05-19-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by always2late

The most annoying derails, to me, are when two (or more) posters use a thread for their own personal conversation. I have no problem if the conversation is on topic...but when its stuff that has nothing at all to do with the thread...it irks me.

But see, I can just ignore that shit, gloss right on over, so it doesn't chap my hide too damn much.

Also, pretty sure I'm guilty here, too.

Whoops!

apretty · 05-19-2010, 02:20 PM

mostly i ignore a derail unless it's hateful and ignorant, however on topic--to me, that's the worst kind of derail.

sharkchomp · 05-19-2010, 02:52 PM

I was going to post in your thread about trans and labels but after reading it, there appeared to be 3 or 4 different topics/discussions going on and they were touching on heated topics I've had with people before so I just left. Sometimes it's just not worth getting involved.

~~~shark~~~~~~~~

Queerasfck · 05-19-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Bent

But see, I can just ignore that shit, gloss right on over, so it doesn't chap my hide too damn much.

Also, pretty sure I'm guilty here, too.

Whoops!

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Originally Posted by apretty

mostly i ignore a derail unless it's hateful and ignorant, however on topic--to me, that's the worst kind of derail.

Hey friends!

Mister Bent · 05-19-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EzeeTiger

Hey friends!

Brotherman!

It seems like forever since we've been on at the same time.

Fantastic to see you!

Queerasfck · 05-19-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Bent

Brotherman!

It seems like forever since we've been on at the same time.

Fantastic to see you!

I know, right?

Selenay · 05-19-2010, 03:31 PM

I think it's fucking annoying.

There are lots of threads for fun and fluff, and lots of threads for chitchatting with friends, keep it out of a serious thread.

Serious conversations do not require a commercial break.

05-19-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
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always2late Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: m'lady Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2,000 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,834 Thanked 6,231 Times in 1,462 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	The most annoying derails, to me, are when two (or more) posters use a thread for their own personal conversation. I have no problem if the conversation is on topic...but when its stuff that has nothing at all to do with the thread...it irks me. __________________ Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there ~ Rumi

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sharkchomp Member How Do You Identify?: TG/stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 426 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 419 Thanked 1,343 Times in 309 Posts Rep Power: 9701638	I was going to post in your thread about trans and labels but after reading it, there appeared to be 3 or 4 different topics/discussions going on and they were touching on heated topics I've had with people before so I just left. Sometimes it's just not worth getting involved. ~~~shark~~~~~~~~ __________________ take a fish boating

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05-19-2010, 01:54 PM	#1
Semantics Senior Member How Do You Identify?: malapropist Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New England Posts: 2,169 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,367 Thanked 3,968 Times in 1,201 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I like derails. Sometimes the most interesting info is found in the off-topic tangents. I always wonder why people get so upset. What's stopping them from going in and posting something about the original topic?

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WingsOnFire Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer..femme.. .babygirl...girl Preferred Pronoun?: Female Ones... Relationship Status: Enjoying life but ready to meet someone Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,015 Thanked 12,476 Times in 3,357 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Derails can sometimes be really interesting conversations. And can be an ice breaker if needed. The derails I dont like are those where people get into a banter back and forth that becomes heated and not really productive to the thread. I tend to just redirect to the original subject and move on but it is frustrating sometimes. You can get your point across and then let it go. When a question is answered.... its answered... let it go!! But then again, some people just cant let it go.... LET IT GO!!! LOL... that is all...

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apretty Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: sea shell Relationship Status: married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 1,687 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,927 Thanked 4,373 Times in 1,012 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	mostly i ignore a derail unless it's hateful and ignorant, however on topic--to me, that's the worst kind of derail.