Posted on 07/31/2015 11:49:41 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
The time has come to take action against thread hijackers.
Let me begin with an example of thread hijacking:
Like most Freepers, I am pro-life. Abortion and and euthanasia appall me, and marketing the results even more so. I support candidates who oppose the culture of death, and cheer when it is thwarted.
I also do not find it necessary to mention these facts on EVERY. FREAKING. THREAD.
There is a certain type of Freeper, though, who has no such restraint. For these zealots, any thread that deviates from the pro-life cause, no matter how trivially, is a heresy that must be immediately suppressed.
You are shocked by cruelty to animals? I guess that means you couldn't care less about the cruelty of THE MILLIONS OF CHILDREN ABORTED EVERY YEAR!!!!!
You lost a beloved pet? Why can't you mourn THE THOUSANDS OF ABORTED BABIES WHO DIED THE SAME DAY?!!!!
Your car shredded its transmission and you're looking at thousands of dollars in repairs? Why aren't you thinking about THE BABIES WHO WILL NEVER GROW UP TO BE AUTO MECHANICS BECAUSE THEY WERE ABORTED?!!!!
(OK, maybe I made that last one up.)
Arguing with these people is pointless. It's the same principle as wrestling with a pig - you just get muddy and the pig enjoys it. Similarly, trying to convince them that they are being rude is a waste of time - THE CAUSE is far more important little things like courtesy and respect.
So, what can we do about it?
We can get drunk.
I hereby propose The Thread Hijack Drinking Game. The rules are simple: When a poster tries to hijack an unrelated thread to his or her pet cause, you 1) reply to the hijack attempt by quoting the text in question, followed by the word "DRINK!", and 2) Take a drink (or any volume) of your favorite beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Moderation is suggested on animal cruelty threads to avoid alcohol poisoning.
This game will not, I admit, solve the thread hijacking problem. But after a certain number of attempts we will no longer care.
And if anyone is offended by my little proposal, I can only say...
DRINK!
Thanks TC.
There are some excited Americans down the Pub having a celebration of some sort.....no idea what.
Looks like they may have preordered, whatever that is isn’t on the menu. :)
Dinner is served...
Enjoy! We’re having breakfast here, except for the group that is still asleep.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, everyone! I hope all of your travels are safe today, and that you and your loved ones have a day to remember!! Eat well!
<3 <3
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I had an unpleasant experience with GEICO, myself. I wish they would have stayed strictly for military.
Nah,
Too Salty. So I’m told. :)
A traffic circle could never be mistaken for a crop circle...the traffic in the one moves too quickly for it to be mistaken for the second. ;o]
Been there. Done that.
Good morning! We’re not going anywhere further than Walmart today. (Almost out of eggs and milk, AGAIN.)
Wise woman! LOL!
That strip on Ovomit sounds like a warning...from the enemy.
Awww.... Thanksgiving squee! Just what I need!
Thanks, Moosie!
Does GB celebrate a “Thanksgiving?”
That was a pretty awesome movie! I LOL’d at the end!
Not these days, ‘Face.
It fell out of fashion a longtime ago. (1800’s)
Christmas is just about to start its month long presence. :)
I’ve decided to change my prescriptions over to Walgreen’s so I don’t have to wait until 0900, since they are open 24/7. I now have to wait until tomorrow for the steroid. That stinks.
So as soon as I pick that up, I will switch over. I like that idea!
I think every country should have a Thanksgiving. I mean, there are always things to be thankful for, and I am grateful for my life and all my FRiends and friends.
I’m grateful for you, too, Moosie! You have a way of lifting my spirits, just by being online! Thanks for being you! <3 *hug*
* blush* (((hugs)))
At your service Ma’am. :)
:o]
The weather prognosticator said there was a freeze warning for tonight and we should cover up the pets and bring the plants in and let the pipes drip.
:oP
Christmas started here the day after Hallowe’en. It is annoying.
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