DINGDINGDING! And that is exactly the point and intent. If you're not careful, the Insane Clown Posse will turn an immigration/terrorist thread into a heated argument over whether or not Froot Loops kick more ass than Cap'n Crunch. Feed not the Insane Clown Posse.
Agreed. Of course, a lot of the problem is the limited set of capabilities this forum offers. The professional forums I contribute to allow thread creators full editing privileges for all posts on the thread. So, if someone gets way off topic, that post gets deleted with an admonition to its creator that he/she start another thread and keep the present one "clean."
I don't mind a little deviation from a thread but I don't like stalking another freeper.