Model Train Journal

Roy wrote:I'm guilty of thread drift, and of advocating for thread drift. But, I do hate to see certain threads, with ongoing themes, destroyed by thoughtless or excessive drift. It's one thing if someone starts a thread to answer a very specific question, and the question is answered to the satisfaction of the original poster. Then, I don't see how drift would hurt anything.

Please feel free to share your thoughts on thread drift.

MurphOnMillerAve wrote:I would offer the observation that a thread is like a conversation among folks present in a room (sans facial expressions and vocal tone). It is not quite like a club meeting wherein participants are expected to raise a hand to make a pertinent point on the motion or subject at-hand. Motions are made or declined, etc.

However, a conversation continues if folks are interested and, unlike at a formal meeting, it continues if it holds interest. I think threads are conversations, not formal meetings.

Conversations often increase in interest if they proceed in a variety of tangent interests.
Well-meaning participants, all being adults, can sense and realize when things are going "too far" off-center. Yet, what is the harm of some wandering around?

Therefore, to me, some drift is natural and welcome, even comfortable, but usually there is a voice that brings us back to focus .

Roy wrote:I'm guilty of thread drift, and of advocating for thread drift. But, I do hate to see certain threads, with ongoing themes, destroyed by thoughtless or excessive drift. It's one thing if someone starts a thread to answer a very specific question, and the question is answered to the satisfaction of the original poster. Then, I don't see how drift would hurt anything.

Please feel free to share your thoughts on thread drift.

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:Go look at your thread on Hometowns. I will no longer participate.

Roy wrote:

Roy wrote:I'm guilty of thread drift, and of advocating for thread drift. But, I do hate to see certain threads, with ongoing themes, destroyed by thoughtless or excessive drift. It's one thing if someone starts a thread to answer a very specific question, and the question is answered to the satisfaction of the original poster. Then, I don't see how drift would hurt anything.

Please feel free to share your thoughts on thread drift.

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:Go look at your thread on Hometowns. I will no longer participate.

This was not directed at you, or anyone else, personally. Thank you, for removing the off-topic stuff.

Roy wrote:
Please feel free to share your thoughts on thread drift.