Lately, this seems to be the norm for many of these threads... many have been hijacked and sent into different directions - which is not always good. In most cases, this can cause flaming, bad feelings and animosity.
This is the definition:
Thread hijacking is the act of trying to steer a web forum discussion thread off topic by discussing a subject entirely unrelated to the subject at hand.
While this can be an intentional act of trolling, it is often accidental - caused by other participants in the discussion responding to a throwaway remark, taking the thread off at a tangent to the original subject matter. The results, whilst sometimes humorous or otherwise interesting, often provoke a feeling of resentment from the author of the original post.
Thread hijacking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Another way of this:
(Etiquette) No Hijacking
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Hijacking a thread is not considered good etiquette.
There are several definitions/methods of hijacking a thread, any and all are considered poor forum etiquette.
Several examples;
Asking a new question that is completely off topic to the original thread post.
Two (2) or more members begin “chatting” in a separate “personal” conversation.
Why the concern about “Hijacking threads”?
Users join threads because they find a thread compelling and feel they must get involved. A number of users sign on, hit "Today’s Active Topics" and read the few of interest to them. But, if the thread is titled for one topic and changes a few posts in, chances are only a very few people are ever going to see it, however marvelous and useful it ends up being.
Also, it isn't fair to the originator of the thread, since many are reluctant to interrupt an ongoing conversation, even if it's just to return to the title topic.
Yes, you can even hijack your own thread. I guess the thought process is something like "I started this thread, I'll discuss what I please". This is self-defeating, since once a thread is off-topic most will lose interest and never return, even if it drifts back.
Give a little consideration to other posters and readers. You can always start a new thread based on an off-shoot of an ongoing thread.
Forum Hijacking - MonsterSmallBusiness Forums
In other words, we should be considerate of thread starters and stick to the original topic - just because you think it suits you better to change the topic, it would be better served opening a new thread on your own topic.
This is the definition:
Thread hijacking is the act of trying to steer a web forum discussion thread off topic by discussing a subject entirely unrelated to the subject at hand.
While this can be an intentional act of trolling, it is often accidental - caused by other participants in the discussion responding to a throwaway remark, taking the thread off at a tangent to the original subject matter. The results, whilst sometimes humorous or otherwise interesting, often provoke a feeling of resentment from the author of the original post.
Thread hijacking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Another way of this:
(Etiquette) No Hijacking
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Hijacking a thread is not considered good etiquette.
There are several definitions/methods of hijacking a thread, any and all are considered poor forum etiquette.
Several examples;
Asking a new question that is completely off topic to the original thread post.
Two (2) or more members begin “chatting” in a separate “personal” conversation.
Why the concern about “Hijacking threads”?
Users join threads because they find a thread compelling and feel they must get involved. A number of users sign on, hit "Today’s Active Topics" and read the few of interest to them. But, if the thread is titled for one topic and changes a few posts in, chances are only a very few people are ever going to see it, however marvelous and useful it ends up being.
Also, it isn't fair to the originator of the thread, since many are reluctant to interrupt an ongoing conversation, even if it's just to return to the title topic.
Yes, you can even hijack your own thread. I guess the thought process is something like "I started this thread, I'll discuss what I please". This is self-defeating, since once a thread is off-topic most will lose interest and never return, even if it drifts back.
Give a little consideration to other posters and readers. You can always start a new thread based on an off-shoot of an ongoing thread.
Forum Hijacking - MonsterSmallBusiness Forums
In other words, we should be considerate of thread starters and stick to the original topic - just because you think it suits you better to change the topic, it would be better served opening a new thread on your own topic.
DD
