....been a long day in puppy time
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!
Congratulations Pippin!
Thanx!
“Instead of this powerful gaming rig, you are sentenced to use this Surface Pro 3!!”
*lightning flashes, announcer briefly has a devilish red glow as he laughs*
I’m pretty certain it is.
Wow. Three hours. GAH!
Not nice to spam the thread to make a 00 or 000...
How many more mistakes am I going to make today. I think I need a nap.
Hi Darks.
Boy! I’m really batting 1,000 here making a political rant on a non political thread and spamming (I really didn’t know that’s what it was) to get to 3600, I only did 2 posts.
I wonder what else. I should have taken my meds today.
Now I’m really depressed.
It’s not a mistake. Someone was banned for spamming the thread and we don’t want that to happen to you.
Well, I’m still sick and sitting at work because I have to..
....been a long day in puppy time
We all have bad days, Pippin. It doesn’t make you a bad person. We value your input, as well as your presence.
Please understand that we have survived as long as we have (been tolerated) because we make every effort to be good posters and try not to upset the mods, or bring religion and politics into a thread that is basically for the blowing off of steam when the religious and political threads get to ugly.
You will get used to us if you just give yourself a chance and try not to think we’re throwing rocks at you if you flub something. We’ve all had our turns in that corner, believe me!
You will feel better tomorrow, and so will the rest of us, after a good night’s sleep.
I’ve made lots of mistakes on here, but I have survived since June of 2004! If I can do it, you can, too! *hug*
That’s cute, thanks
Thanks, Face
ALL rriiiiight!
Because you have to what? work until you drop?
If you’re sick why don’t you call in sick? you need rest and time to recover from whatever is making you ill. the work will always be there, but good health is more important than work.
No thanks necessary. You’re kinda new here, so we have to help you.
And with that, I’m off for the night.
Good Night Face!
Nah, thanks...I have to go get parallel to the deck. See you in the morning!
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