Derails?

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.

Mister Bent · 05-19-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Selenay

Serious conversations do not require a commercial break.

Uh, yeah they do.

When else do you take a piss or get a snack?

Gemme · 05-19-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Selenay

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.

I see where you are coming from in wanting to stay on topic but it feels almost as if those who use humor to cope with issues in their lives shouldn't post in a serious thread then. Because we are going to crack a joke or throw a zinger in there to let some of the tension out of the 'room'.

I do stay out of a lot of serious threads and/or just post once and unsubscribe afterward because I know my way of talking and doing things isn't always welcome. But for those that touch on a nerve for me, I'll brave the criticism if I do see fit to make a joke or try to lighten things up if they feel heavy and suffocating to me.

05-19-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
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: 21474855	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: 9701639	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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Selenay Member How Do You Identify?: A soul for a compass and a heart for a pair of wings. Preferred Pronoun?: All I ask of living is to have no chains on me. Relationship Status: All I own are the strides I spend to the finish line. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Somewhere in between here and gone. Posts: 662 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 110 Thanked 1,447 Times in 369 Posts Rep Power: 6344716	This will come as no surprise to many... 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. __________________ Two or three things I know for sure, And one is that I would rather go naked Than wear the coat the world has made for me.

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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: 21474854	mostly i ignore a derail unless it's hateful and ignorant, however on topic--to me, that's the worst kind of derail.