Hijacking threads

Posted by zazenducky on October 9, 2006, at 10:17:49

In reply to Topics on threads can evolve, posted by gardenergirl on October 9, 2006, at 8:07:57

> While I agree that "hijacking" of threads can and does happen,
>>yes this is what we are addressing here

we also see dialogs and topics evolve in threads. I don't necessarily think this is a bad thing.
>>I don't either--it's something I enjoy about babble
I've also seen the issue of "hijacking" handled among the thread participants very well. Often someone will realize that the thread has gone off topic and that this might not be supportive of the original poster. Then you might see an apology to the person and an effort to redirect the topic back to the original poster's need. Sometimes the original poster comments on the change of topic. I've seen this done in a civil manner and also a not so civil manner. But that usually is sufficient to get the thread back "on topic".
>>Yes we are addressing the times when it is not handled well and the posters attempts are not sufficient.

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Ruling on trying to restrict others contributions? zazenducky 10/8/06
Thus spake Bob.............................. zazenducky 10/8/06
Lou's response to aspects of this thread Lou Pilder 10/8/06
Re: Lou's response to aspects of this thread zazenducky 10/8/06
Lou's reply to zazenducky » zazenducky Lou Pilder 10/8/06
Lou's reply to zazenducky- » zazenducky Lou Pilder 10/9/06
Lou's reply to zazenducky » zazenducky Lou Pilder 10/9/06
Topics on threads can evolve gardenergirl 10/9/06
Hijacking threads zazenducky 10/9/06
Re: Topics on threads can evolve Declan 10/13/06

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