Annoyed by so much off topic chit chatting in good threads!

a reply to: NthOther

'Derailing the thread into personal chit-chat' is off topic.

Report it.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: superman2012

Nice theory, but nope. Masons.

I should have known.

So, how are you doing? Raining where you are?

originally posted by: superman2012
So, how are you doing? Raining where you are?

Sunny and mild.

But we control the weather too. Chemtrails you know.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus
By actually posting on topic, are we actually on topic?

If I decided to address the topic, would I be off topic?

Are both correct?

Brain is spinning...

a reply to: superman2012

I think I may report you.

It's the only way to be sure.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Too late. I already reported myself.


Edit: Is this a good thread? Are only good threads allowed to have no chit chat? I think the OP should make some rules.

a reply to: superman2012

the OP should make some rules.

first " rule " of ATS :

if the OP attempts to make rules for thier thread - deliberatly break them before the end of page one - you get bonus prizes if you do it as first reply

a reply to: ignorant_ape

I thought the first rule about posting on ATS, is you don't talk about posting on ATS.

a reply to: EchoesInTime

This would be considered social media for some people. The amount of time spent on screen socializing is in inverse proportion to amount of time spent offscreen doing the exact same thing.

a reply to: TerryDon79

no - the first rule of posting on ATS is :

dont post on ATS

.......................DOH !

a reply to: ignorant_ape

Ah. I was confused. I thought that was the second rule.

a reply to: EchoesInTime
its almost 5 o'clock here, ALMOST BEER TIME!!!! fantastic

originally posted by: EchoesInTime
a reply to: Iamnotadoctor

It does not cause me turmoil at all. As I said, it annoys me. I do not plan to stop viewing forums as I enjoy the topics and learn a lot.

So you're saying you will endeavour to not make threads whinging about it then ?

is it off topic to go off topic, or is paramount to be off topic to stay on topic?

Here is my final word on the matter

a reply to: Iamnotadoctor

This is the Rant Forum.
It's frustrating to start reading a thread and see it devolve into the back and forth jokes to each other.
ATS is a great site with great members and topics. I just think it diminishes the quality of the thread to have to read/scroll through the crap comments.

originally posted by: EchoesInTime
a reply to: Iamnotadoctor

This is the Rant Forum.
It's frustrating to start reading a thread and see it devolve into the back and forth jokes to each other.
ATS is a great site with great members and topics. I just think it diminishes the quality of the thread to have to read/scroll through the crap comments.

This is not the rant forum.
Keep that in mind.

a reply to: Iamnotadoctor

It was just moved from Rant to General Chit Chat. But doesn't matter. I just wanted to express my opinion.

a reply to: Iamnotadoctor

this is "general chit chat".

I served under General Chit-Chat.

oo-rah.

originally posted by: EchoesInTime
a reply to: Iamnotadoctor

It was just moved from Rant to General Chit Chat. But doesn't matter. I just wanted to express my opinion.

No, it was always general chit chat.
And just in case you did not get the hint, whinging people like you will always get negative responses.
If you don't care for ATS as it is, then you should just leave, and not bother us with your pointless rhetoric.

a reply to: DBCowboy
You were the best.