Threads gone wild...how does it happen?

[dragnlaw]

Most threads are worn out by the 2nd page. It then becomes just chatter. Repeats.
If you are starting to talk about something important to you then start a new Thread. Put in a link if you will.
Debates are Welcome. The Forum is called Discuss Cooking. Just keep in mind the Community Rues and above all be nice.
Any snarky, rude, sarcastic, holier than thou, and of course I'm right and by default then you know diddly-pop will not be tolerated.
Actions will be taken. We all get excited but please think twice before hitting that 'post reply' button.

 

[Jusa]

Most threads are worn out by the 2nd page. It then becomes just chatter. Repeats.
If you are starting to talk about something important to you then start a new Thread. Put in a link if you will.
Debates are Welcome. The Forum is called Discuss Cooking. Just keep in mind the Community Rues and above all be nice.
Any snarky, rude, sarcastic, holier than thou, and of course I'm right and by default then you know diddly-pop will not be tolerated.
Actions will be taken. We all get excited but please think twice before hitting that 'post reply' button.

Yes, cucumber isn't all that important to me.

I've seen some sarcasm but no one has been rude to me that I've noticed. I'm ok with sarcasm as long as it's not mean-spirited.

 

[dragnlaw]

People who practice sarcasm unfortunately think they are funny. They are not, they are being rude and hurtful. Gentle chiding and a bit of teasing - when it is obvious - is fun. But there is a fine line. Think twice.

As me mum used to say - if you can't say it nice - don't say it.

 

[Jusa]

People who practice sarcasm unfortunately think they are funny. They are not, they are being rude and hurtful. Gentle chiding and a bit of teasing - when it is obvious - is fun. But there is a fine line. Think twice.

As me mum used to say - if you can't say it nice - don't say it.

Yeah, I don't know some people here well enough yet to tell if they are just teasing or not.

 

[dragnlaw]

Another point I'd like to make is a comment that is common in one area of a country - may not be in another, another country or especially for someone who's mother-tongue is different. It is wise to be careful that your idioms are understood to be a joke.
all help in showing you are not being sarcastic or 'thumbing your nose at them'.

 

[Meryl]

I don't see any big deal in straying off the subject, it always happens in normal everyday conversation, doesn't it? Human nature, after all.

 

[Jusa]

Here in the US its a common joke when someone gets distracted to say, "Hey look! A squirrel!"

 

[taxlady]

 

[In A Pickle]

I totally understand someone feeling annoyed by a thread going off course but like with the recent crockery thread it naturally meandered into cutlery, then back to crockery because people had more to share, then off again, then someone new appeared and answered the original post which swerved it back to crockery and that to me feels most natural way of communicating.
As it would be if we were sitting around the table together.

It also allows for a lot more interaction and feels a lot jollier than cutting the conversation down.
It’s nice because it helps to get to know each other better which for me being new here is lovely.

 

[Jusa]

Look what happened to "my" grocery deals thread! I love it!

 

[caseydog]

People who practice sarcasm unfortunately think they are funny. They are not, they are being rude and hurtful. Gentle chiding and a bit of teasing - when it is obvious - is fun.

It is good to add and emoji to a post where you are teasing.

are a few.

CD

 

[caseydog]

Another point I'd like to make is a comment that is common in one area of a country - may not be in another, another country or especially for someone who's mother-tongue is different. It is wise to be careful that your idioms are understood to be a joke.
all help in showing you are not being sarcastic or 'thumbing your nose at them'.

Opps, I somehow scrolled past this post without seeing it. Oh well, reinforcements.

Cd