Should a post stick to its original topic?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

For the most part it's fine to wander...in some cases though we should be aware to try and get back to the topic if nothing more than for respect to the OP.

+1. And I just deleted a duplicate thread, if anyone wondering. Lastly, I voted I don't care but in reality I would, as moderator, prefer they stay on topic...but really, as a member, not a big deal usually. Some of the wandering can be fun. It's freaking baseball cards for crying out loud.

[buymycards]

Did anyone see Miley Cyrus on MTV the other night?

[z28jd]

What does this thread have to do with T206 cards?

[iggyman]

I'm happy as a clown and that is the way I voted.

"Lovely day!"

[barrysloate]

Some threads are light and breezy so a little off topic banter shouldn't matter. But on serious threads dealing with big issues, better to stay focused.

[Rich Klein]

The Sunny thread might have stayed on topic without the tag line of the next appearance of 3rd Bass. Of course, that line might have been put in to show where Pete's next public appeareance was. However, once that was put into the thread by the OP -- then the wandering began.

Rich

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Some threads are light and breezy so a little off topic banter shouldn't matter. But on serious threads dealing with big issues, better to stay focused.

Barry,

Well said...I completely agree.

There certainly are threads which may invite a bit of wandering into the weeds. And these are fine, as far as I am concerned, so long as everyone remains civil.

On the flip side, in-depth discussions regarding topics which are relevant to this hobby, or a segment of it, should absolutely remain focused. The collective knowledge and experience of the board members here is immense. When this is channeled towards something specific, great things can (and often do) happen.

Best Regards,

Eric

[GoldenAge50s]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Some threads are light and breezy so a little off topic banter shouldn't matter. But on serious threads dealing with big issues, better to stay focused.

My sentiments exactly! I love to sing & dance a bit, but there are certain threads that should stay on topic. (The Nash thread in question & the Bruce Dorskind passing thread are 2 that I think are perfect examples)

[drcy]

The initial Sunny post was about baseball memorabilia and music. In fact the first sentence was about only about a rap concert. There was nothing off topic commenting on the music half, unless the claim is the entire post was off topic.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Did anyone see Miley Cyrus on MTV the other night?

This...

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Did anyone see Miley Cyrus on MTV the other night?

I wasn't surprised, she was born of a mullet.