http://thesaker.is/trolls-101-how-to-identify-trolls-and-forum-spies/
sliding is bringing up unrelated topics to distract and ‘slide’ the discussion in another direction
Ahhh, thankQ edzo.
*scratches out note about White Castle burgers.*
Bagster
Thanks! I was not aware of that terminology, but I have seen that tactic thousands of times during my 20 years on the internet.