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[VANITY] The Thread Of Hijacked Threads
N/A | 10 May 2006 | kevkrom

Posted on 05/09/2006 9:52:39 AM PDT by kevkrom

Single-issue people.

They're out there... on every thread. No matter what the topic, they try to link it to their pet issue in some way, shape, or form.

They are... The Thread Hijackers™.

While little can be done to stop them, and it is probably best to ignore them, I find it much, much more fun to mock them. Sure, being passionate about an issue you care about is a good thing, but thread hijacking is annoying and, to be honest, turns off people who might otherwise agree with you.

So, on to the mocking.

I'd like to coin the term "H-score" to indicate the number of posts on a thread before someone tries to hijack it with the issue du jour. For example, if the attempt occurs on response #5, the thread has an "H-score" of 5.

What I propose is that when hijacking offenses occur, that they be documented here in the following form:

Thread: Thread title and link
H-Score: Post # on thread containing the offense (first per thread only)
Offender: Screen name of offending poster
Severity: Scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high) on how off-topic the comment is
My Comments: Optional, use to justify severity or just general mockery of offender

Perioidcally, I will go through the nominees and post finalists (for subjective awards) and winners (for non-subjective awards) in the following categories (subject to change at any time):

The issue du jour changes over time. At one time, it was Terri Schiavo. As of the time of this posting, it is illegal immigration. Note that ridicule on this thread is not to be taken as argument over any poster's position, but rather their methods and bloody single-mindedness.

So, for now, nominations will be taken for threads hijacked by "illegal immigration/border control" single-issue folks. Watch this space for any changes.


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To: kevkrom

Geez, what's with you single-issue "thread hijack" guys? Does every thread have to become a thread about every thread being hijacked by a single issue zealot posting in that thread? ;-)


101 posted on 05/09/2006 10:22:52 AM PDT by Tweak
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To: ElPatriota
Can you define what Tread Hijacking IS?,/i>

I think that's when someone hijacks your tires? ;)

102 posted on 05/09/2006 10:23:25 AM PDT by Chena (I'm not young enough to know everything.)
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To: wideawake
I can't believe you're posting about hijacked threads when there are illegal foreign invaders from Mexico hijacking America.

And 30 million babies have been slaughtered in the past 33 years!

103 posted on 05/09/2006 10:24:09 AM PDT by Junior (Identical fecal matter, alternate diurnal period)
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To: Always Right
Here's my fourth grade teacher.

-- -- --

Ha, Ha, very funny. She used to be my wife.

104 posted on 05/09/2006 10:24:32 AM PDT by HighWheeler (The liberal dinosaurs bellow defiantly while sinking deeper into the swamp.......)
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To: Always Right
What was the topic again?

The latest Kennedy drunk driving episode.

105 posted on 05/09/2006 10:24:38 AM PDT by sportutegrl (People who say, "All I know is . . ." really mean, "All I want you to focus on is . . .")
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To: Petronski
One of the very best, most hilarious, threadjackings ever

OMG, that is the funniest threads I've seen in quite some time. How did I miss it the first time?
106 posted on 05/09/2006 10:24:40 AM PDT by Texas2step (<><)
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To: kevkrom

G*dd*m Bill and Hillary Clinton to h*ll.


107 posted on 05/09/2006 10:24:45 AM PDT by Husker8877
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To: ElPatriota
I think you have the wrong person - I did not start this thread - never have started a thread - probably never will start a thread. However, I do believe the original poster would probably tell you that a thread hijacker is someone who posts something like what you posted to me on a thread that was about toasting wienies. I could be wrong, you would have to ask the person that started this thread.
108 posted on 05/09/2006 10:24:49 AM PDT by finallyatexan
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To: Petronski
There sure were quite a few Comment # --- Removed by Moderator on that thread.
109 posted on 05/09/2006 10:25:03 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Don't mess with Texas.)
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To: ShadowAce

Well we can go through some fo the tech threads I am sure we can at least get our guy honerable mention..


110 posted on 05/09/2006 10:25:34 AM PDT by N3WBI3 ("I can kill you with my brain" - River Tam)
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To: ElPatriota

Now, for a serious answer...which I hate to have to do so early in the morning. LOL ;)

Threads are made up of individual topics. Hijacking a thread is when, for example, a thread is about the price of eggs in Japan and someone posts comments about illegal immigration (for some reason, illegal immigration just popped into my head...har har).


111 posted on 05/09/2006 10:26:10 AM PDT by Chena (I'm not young enough to know everything.)
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To: kevkrom
Hopefully, everyone will get it out of their collective system before long and start the targetted mocking I was calling for.

Don't hold your breath. :-) I highly doubt this thread will ever be used as you intended, but it was a nice thought.

At least we haven't seen any sister biting moose cheese eating posts.
112 posted on 05/09/2006 10:26:21 AM PDT by Texas2step (<><)
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To: kevkrom; speedy; Rennes Templar; Blurblogger; Joe 6-pack

Y'all think we punsters are eligible for hijack credits?


113 posted on 05/09/2006 10:27:28 AM PDT by hispanarepublicana (Don't fall for the soft bigotry of assuming all Hispanics are pro-amnesty. www.dontspeakforme.org)
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To: Always Right

The topic was going off-topic.

Is it just me, or did gas prices drop a few cents in the last week?


114 posted on 05/09/2006 10:27:42 AM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: wardaddy
"OH THERE YOU GO AGAIN THE WHINE ALL THE TIME CHOIR!!!"

"We need more moderates to win elections. Karl Rove said he would never give an ear to "conservatives" because you need moderates to win elections. You need moderates to win elections. Did I tell you that you need moderates to win elections? Yep. Moderates. They win elections."

115 posted on 05/09/2006 10:27:49 AM PDT by manwiththehands (Singing tenor in the whineallthetimechoir.)
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To: hispanarepublicana
Y'all think we punsters are eligible for hijack credits?

I'd consider it an insult if we weren't. ;)

116 posted on 05/09/2006 10:28:21 AM PDT by Chena (I'm not young enough to know everything.)
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To: dead

IN his re-election, will Pat be able to deflect criticism of his voting record by noting that he was on drugs and booze at the time, and doesn't remember CASTING those votes?


117 posted on 05/09/2006 10:28:57 AM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: kevkrom; jackbenimble

Does pinging Jack to say, "Hi, Jack!" count?


118 posted on 05/09/2006 10:28:57 AM PDT by hispanarepublicana (Don't fall for the soft bigotry of assuming all Hispanics are pro-amnesty. www.dontspeakforme.org)
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To: hispanarepublicana
Y'all think we punsters are eligible for hijack credits?

Tough call. I'd say yes, but with low severity scores. :)

119 posted on 05/09/2006 10:29:23 AM PDT by kevkrom (Posting snarky comments so you don't have to)
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To: Jaysun

`they'll never get my guns! Viva Sam Colt'

Or my ding dang diddly Rolos. Only when they pry them from my cold, ding deadaly fingers.
Why I oughta . . . .


120 posted on 05/09/2006 10:29:34 AM PDT by tumblindice (spread out ya thread hi-jackin' chowderheads)
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