[VANITY] The Thread Of Hijacked Threads

N/A | 10 May 2006 | kevkrom

[kevkrom]

Single-issue people.

They're out there... on every thread. No matter what the topic, they try to link it to their pet issue in some way, shape, or form.

They are... The Thread Hijackers™.

While little can be done to stop them, and it is probably best to ignore them, I find it much, much more fun to mock them. Sure, being passionate about an issue you care about is a good thing, but thread hijacking is annoying and, to be honest, turns off people who might otherwise agree with you.

So, on to the mocking.

I'd like to coin the term "H-score" to indicate the number of posts on a thread before someone tries to hijack it with the issue du jour. For example, if the attempt occurs on response #5, the thread has an "H-score" of 5.

What I propose is that when hijacking offenses occur, that they be documented here in the following form:

Thread: Thread title and link
H-Score: Post # on thread containing the offense (first per thread only)
Offender: Screen name of offending poster
Severity: Scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high) on how off-topic the comment is
My Comments: Optional, use to justify severity or just general mockery of offender

Perioidcally, I will go through the nominees and post finalists (for subjective awards) and winners (for non-subjective awards) in the following categories (subject to change at any time):

• Fastest hijack, time (non-subjective)
• Fastest hijack, number of posts (non-subjective)
• "Spammer" award for most hijacks (non-subjective)
• Most egregious hijack (subjective)
• Worst offender (subjective)

The issue du jour changes over time. At one time, it was Terri Schiavo. As of the time of this posting, it is illegal immigration. Note that ridicule on this thread is not to be taken as argument over any poster's position, but rather their methods and bloody single-mindedness.

So, for now, nominations will be taken for threads hijacked by "illegal immigration/border control" single-issue folks. Watch this space for any changes.

[Publius6961]

I must be suddenly suffering from Stockholm Syndrome...

[martin_fierro]

Seven Layer Magic Bars

Makes about 36

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup butterscotch flavored chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
	
99% would make this again
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Preheat oven to 350°, (325° for glass dish).
Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with a sheet of foil, making sure to cover the sites well.
Place the butter in the baking pan and melt it in the oven. 
Sprinkle crumbs over butter; pour condensed milk evenly on top of crumbs.
Top with remaining ingredients in order listed; press down firmly with fork.
Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool.
Chill if desired.
Cut into bars.
Store covered at room temperature. 

[Dog]

rofl!!

[Jaysun]

Well, I don't have to tell you, we expected that sumbitch to light up like a Christmas tree and flat-out walk the dog. But it didn't. Turns out the new orange shag carpet I'd put on the floor was so thick it was keeping the cool "barefoot" gas pedal I'd installed from going all the way down.

[dead]

[Dog]

I'm stealing that one...

[mystery-ak]

Yummy.....I may have to steal that recipe

[EX52D]

LOL...me too! :)

[tuffydoodle]

Ooooo, yum. Does it taste good without the coconut?

[xsmommy]

oooooh i love magic cookie bars!!

[ShadowAce]

I didn't ping the entire list, but I thought you guys would find this thread interesting...

[Preachin']

With that, here is one of a few guitars I hope to own pretty soon:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Guitar/Electric?sku=511323

[joe fonebone]

and why are the air traffic controllers going on strike?

[jazusamo]

My goodness you have a lot of free time !!!!

So do you, you're reading it. :-)

[xsmommy]

i say let's get back to the flame wars from the Elian days. now THOSE were some flame wars!

[kevkrom]

Thread: The Thread Of Hijacked Threads
H-Score: 2
Offender: 1rudeboy
Severity: 5+
My Comments: Wise-a**

:)

[YouPosting2Me]

Hi Jack! ;)

[Tribune7]

Typical Bushbot. A vanity thread just to mock those who don't want to drink the RINO kool-aide.

< /sarcasm>

[Texas2step]

I don't care what anyone thinks, Chris is going to be the next American Idol and Elliott can't sing his way out of a paper bag.

[Always Right]

Helen Thomas before she got real ugly.