Posted on 07/31/2015 11:49:41 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
The time has come to take action against thread hijackers.
Let me begin with an example of thread hijacking:
Like most Freepers, I am pro-life. Abortion and and euthanasia appall me, and marketing the results even more so. I support candidates who oppose the culture of death, and cheer when it is thwarted.
I also do not find it necessary to mention these facts on EVERY. FREAKING. THREAD.
There is a certain type of Freeper, though, who has no such restraint. For these zealots, any thread that deviates from the pro-life cause, no matter how trivially, is a heresy that must be immediately suppressed.
You are shocked by cruelty to animals? I guess that means you couldn't care less about the cruelty of THE MILLIONS OF CHILDREN ABORTED EVERY YEAR!!!!!
You lost a beloved pet? Why can't you mourn THE THOUSANDS OF ABORTED BABIES WHO DIED THE SAME DAY?!!!!
Your car shredded its transmission and you're looking at thousands of dollars in repairs? Why aren't you thinking about THE BABIES WHO WILL NEVER GROW UP TO BE AUTO MECHANICS BECAUSE THEY WERE ABORTED?!!!!
(OK, maybe I made that last one up.)
Arguing with these people is pointless. It's the same principle as wrestling with a pig - you just get muddy and the pig enjoys it. Similarly, trying to convince them that they are being rude is a waste of time - THE CAUSE is far more important little things like courtesy and respect.
So, what can we do about it?
We can get drunk.
I hereby propose The Thread Hijack Drinking Game. The rules are simple: When a poster tries to hijack an unrelated thread to his or her pet cause, you 1) reply to the hijack attempt by quoting the text in question, followed by the word "DRINK!", and 2) Take a drink (or any volume) of your favorite beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Moderation is suggested on animal cruelty threads to avoid alcohol poisoning.
This game will not, I admit, solve the thread hijacking problem. But after a certain number of attempts we will no longer care.
And if anyone is offended by my little proposal, I can only say...
DRINK!
No, that’s not it. It will come to me, though.
This morning, Kathleen got up on her own and went. Outstanding success!
The poster said Thursday’s kitten was found in the closet of a vacant house. Poor little thing.
Awake. Kinda. I’m still hung over from yesterday. I had to stay away from my Facebook feed because it was full of WTC pics. I just couldn’t relive it again. I had to back away for my own sanity.
And still it goes on. I’m talked out on it, and can’t relate that day again. Maybe ten years from now, but not in the near future.
Oh, I’ve figured it out. The reason I’m up is because I have to go to work.
Wouldn’t have known that without the coffee.
You have a Welsh cat?
“The annual idiot migration on the highway has begun.”
Makes me glad I don’t drive or have a car.
GOOD MORNING!
What! Who would leave a kitten in a closet of a vacant house were the chances of anyone finding it would be small, that was a lucky cat. God bless those that found her/him
Would you mind sharing your coughie with me? I’m in dire need of some right now.
Good Morning! Today’s my niece’s birthday! she’s 34
Yesterday was one of my nephews’ birthday. But he had the day long before the WTC took it over. Sad day for that guy. His celebration is overshadowed forever.
I needa cuppa. It’s one of those days.
Idiot migration?
Maybe the mother cat had the kittens there and left one behind when she moved to a new location.
Huzzah for Kathleen.
I feel bad for the poor kitten being abandoned in the house. No doubt he had found a forever home and is being spoiled rotten. You would have to be made of stone not to want that cutie pie.
Happy birthday Face’s nephew. (belated )
Happy birthday to your niece.
Happy belated birthday to your nephew.
I will pass on your Birthday Wishes. I’m sure he will appreciate them.
<3
I gave her a name that seems to suit her.
Ceirdwyn Trioblaid.
She is five pounds of fluff, a shoulder cat, and quite a talker at times.
“Daddy, there a bug! Get the bug for me? I want that bug!”
Only it comes out as a large eyed fixed stare and rapid chattering yips.
She sits princess like on pillows, nose skyward.
Quite funny.
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