Thread crapping: a definition

Alizerine said:
I guess I don't pay enough attention to know to whom you are referring. But I know I have been guilty of this at least once (probably more). Someone posted about a favorite singer with the greatest voice. My response was honest in that I said her voice hurts my ears. I think that ended the discussion and I have been sorry ever since.
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Hearing things like this makes me sad. And as someone said here, it could very well make people uncomfortable to post their feelings. I speak from experience and mentioned it a day or two ago. @Alizerine , if you didn't like a singer's voice, you have every right to share your feelings! I don't see you as the type to add "how could you possibly like that voice, do you have hearing issues?" THEN it would be a different matter because it would be against the other poster and not just sharing your feelings. Bet you didn't do that, though! :giggle:
 

When I start a thread, I don't consider it to be MY thread. Sometimes it will just take on a life of it's own...other times not generate much of a response.

I think there are Debbie Downers in every group. Some just like to stir the pot and look for reactions. The old line goes...

"Never mud wrestle with a pig. You'll just get dirty and the pig will enjoy it."
 
Nathan said:
Oh OK, I see that we have a mind reader here, that's handy! How 'about coughin' up some winning Lotto numbers. :p
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Sorry, no mind reading necessary. Your post was very, maybe even painfully, clear. "thread crapping", indeed. You said it, you own it, and I hope you enjoy the taste of it.
 
Buckeye said:
Sorry, no mind reading necessary. Your post was very, maybe even painfully, clear. "thread crapping", indeed. You said it, you own it, and I hope you enjoy the taste of it.
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You my friend are reading in between the lines...that don't exist. I suspect you are somehow offended, if you care to discuss it, rather than make unfounded accusations, then I'd be interested to hear.
 
CallMeKate said:
Hearing things like this makes me sad. And as someone said here, it could very well make people uncomfortable to post their feelings. I speak from experience and mentioned it a day or two ago. @Alizerine , if you didn't like a singer's voice, you have every right to share your feelings! I don't see you as the type to add "how could you possibly like that voice, do you have hearing issues?" THEN it would be a different matter because it would be against the other poster and not just sharing your feelings. Bet you didn't do that, though! :giggle:
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I understand Alzerine's point.. because if the thread was about someone's enjoying something.. someone coming along and trashing that idea, is horrifically bad mannered at best.

I had a similar thing happen very recently when I posted photos of a huge Historic mansion I visited with my daughter., and everyone was enjoying the pictures very much when 2 posters came in and trashed the pictures.. couldn't say anything good about them for saying bad.. .well I wasn't asking for people to disparage my photographs... if you don't like something and it's clear the post is about an enjoyment of something then, keep your thoughts to yourself..

of course other people were also appalled at these 2 posters rudeness, and I probably got more thumbs up recognition for the pictures than I might have got otherwise.. and certainly lots of supportive PM's..



I wasn't asking for critique of my photos... and neither would someone with regard to their enjoyment of a certain singer..
 
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I have always print what I want in response to a post.

Off course I watch what language I use so as to not offend anyone or break any rules. But when I get taken down/ off I am not offended or even upset. I realize that someone has to monitor posts and do what they think necessary to maintain the forum. One of the problems that always exists when using the "written words" vs. face to face talking, things you say will be misunderstood or completely taken out of context because the readers cannot see your body language and facial clues, that we all get when we talk to each other.

If you are offended by something I post, past or present, I'm sorry, my intent is never to offend or insult in anyway, but I do write what I think and needs to be written.... sometimes it does not come out as intended or is not understood as I meant it...
 
Nathan said:
You my friend are reading in between the lines...that don't exist. I suspect you are somehow offended, if you care to discuss it, rather than make unfounded accusations, then I'd be interested to hear.
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Again, no I am not offended and your post was clear. "Thread Crapping". Nothing needs discussed. I made no "unfounded accusations" and I stand by my posts.

I let you have the last word. I'm done here.
 
Buckeye said:
Again, no I am not offended and your post was clear. "Thread Crapping". Nothing needs discussed. I made no "unfounded accusations" and I stand by my posts.

I let you have the last word. I'm done here.
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It's nice to sure about yourself, even when you're wrong. Thanks for "letting" me have the last word, discussing the aspersions you cast against me does not deserve further comment.
 
What I find thread crapping is also posters posting endlessly about how others post, how they can have their say, they won't be silenced, etc etc etc whilst adding nothing about the actual topic.

Posting about posting, making it about them.

I know I have to practice not getting drawn into that and such posts should be ignored or reported and not allowed to hijack thread.
 
We all need to be more peaceful in our postings.

And we should stop children in China from getting bad haircuts from sticking their heads into electric rice pickers.

And please, we need to STOP disenfranchised Indonesian midgets from manufacturing toupees made from microplastics!!

Thank you all. Now take care of yourself...and each other! ❤️
 
Nathan said:
Thread crapping

v. Thread crapping occurs when a person comes into a thread and posts something contrary to the spirit/intent of the thread, often derailing the discussion or turning it into an argument.
Coming into a thread titled "I love my new Apple Macintosh!", and posting "PCs are better and cheaper" is thread crapping.

Some have wondered why recent threads(Gay Pride Month and Louisiana Ten Commandments) were locked. Some people insist that they were merely expressing their "god given" rights to free speech. That's OK, if a thread is designed and intended to stimulate debate and attract differing points of view. However, some take the opportunity to express their negative thoughts and feelings, in total disregard and disrespect for the OP(original poster).
Thread crapping often becomes a form of harassment, being passive but aggressive, nonetheless.

This thread is not about my lifestyle, my favorite food, computer type or movie, so if you feel the need to exercise your First Amendment / god given right then you are more than welcome to comment....I won't be offended.
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Hm.

It depends on how you view a discussion board, and its community.

Some think each thread is strictly tied down, and only those agreeing with the threads topic should post. But that's simply not how conversation works. If you had a group of people around a table, surely anyone could chip in about any topic, even if they disagreed. But if it's a thread - that shouldn't happen?

Take your example: Coming into a thread titled "I love my new Apple Macintosh!", and posting "PCs are better and cheaper" is thread crapping.

Someone loves their AM. Fine, it's all good. But there may be people who looked into buying a computer and thought about the AM, but decided to go with a PC. Why is it "thread crapping" for someone to post explaining their decision? Isn't it simply information for others to digest, and perhaps use when making their own choice?

Or - when you have the people around the table, would you say, "I love my new AM. Let's discuss it! But anyone around the table who chose otherwise need to shut up and say nothing!" I mean, that would be weird, no?

There are limits, of course. Going in to that AM thread and saying, "my dog ate a bag of toffees" would be thread crapping. But otherwise...... It's normal for a thread to wander a bit, I think. Because that's how conversation works.
 
VaughanJB said:
Someone loves their AM. Fine, it's all good. But there may be people who looked into buying a computer and thought about the AM, but decided to go with a PC. Why is it "thread crapping" for someone to post explaining their decision? Isn't it simply information for others to digest, and perhaps use when making their own choice?
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Exactly. Personally I much prefer using Linux Mint with any computer. I did use a Macintosh for 7 years long ago and it constantly had problems, however it wasn't as bad as Windows was, yikes! Windows was totally disgusting. If there was a thread on here about windows then I'd completely avoid that thread, because that thread would be disgusting to me. But some people actually like that. Yikes. Not me. I like LInux Mint.
 
John cycling said:
Exactly. Personally I much prefer using Linux Mint with any computer. I did use a Macintosh for 7 years long ago and it constantly had problems, however it wasn't as bad as Windows was, yikes! Windows was totally disgusting. If there was a thread on here about windows then I'd completely avoid that thread, because that thread would be disgusting to me. But some people actually like that. Yikes. Not me. I like LInux Mint.
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Stop thread crapping. :D
 

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