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I agree, that sort of stuff is annoying. I'm never quite sure what to do about it though. Do I just straight-up start killing off-topic messages, ask them to stop, or what? Also users don't tend to point that stuff out to me. I only tend to hear about it when something quite bad happens.
I don't like to point everything out since there's far more about this site which I like than dislike. Also, I know you have more pressing issues to address than what happens to annoy me personally (though I do suspect that what annoys me probably annoys a fair number of other people too).
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Maybe we need a rule about thread hijacking/derailing and a little reminder on etiquette.
I remember Chicka had an animated FAQ link in her signature at one stage, and as well as being funny, it made a good point. I think there should be some rules on thread etiquette/derailing which people agree to stick by. If people want to let off steam or post inanity, I'm not saying they shouldn't be able to do it - but perhaps it should be done in a separate area. A simple rule could be that threads in "General Discussion" shouldn't be threads for being an arse in. Perhaps "Fights Go Here" could be the more lenient forum, and people wishing to be arses could arse around in there as they please.
What do other people think?