Threads Going Off-Topic
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:32 am
As is common in any Internet forum, threads at SkirtCafe go off-topic from time to time. For example, a thread might start out being about Irish tartans and end up discussing Coke vs. Pepsi vs. 7-up. This is all OK, as long as the off-topic conversation does not violate basic SkirtCafe standards of mutual respect and decency. (And please keep in mind that just about any topic is fair game for the "Other Stuff" category).
It is important to understand that this is a public forum, and no one "owns" a thread --- just like no one "owns" airspace if a conversation wanders at a party. If anyone here would like to own a thread, that should be done in a blog format. SkirtCafe would be happy to link to blogs of its members.
Finally, if you feel a thread has gone off-topic and would like it to get more on-topic, the baristas (moderators) have the option to split the thread. This is not an infrequent occurrence on some boards, and it really does help when reading posts. You need only drop a PM to a barista (or use the email address at the top of this page), and we will be happy to split the thread.
It is important to understand that this is a public forum, and no one "owns" a thread --- just like no one "owns" airspace if a conversation wanders at a party. If anyone here would like to own a thread, that should be done in a blog format. SkirtCafe would be happy to link to blogs of its members.
Finally, if you feel a thread has gone off-topic and would like it to get more on-topic, the baristas (moderators) have the option to split the thread. This is not an infrequent occurrence on some boards, and it really does help when reading posts. You need only drop a PM to a barista (or use the email address at the top of this page), and we will be happy to split the thread.