Dave Mack
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Yet interestingly you can actually get banned from sites like DVDtalk.com and AVSforum.com for doing it.
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=235044
All about threadcraps (please read)
What is a threadcrap?
A "threadcrap" is a term we've come to use here at DVD Talk for a post (usually negative) that is off the topic of the thread in which it is posted, or criticizes/ridicules the thread starter or the thread itself. Threadcraps usually have no reasoning behind them, but this is not always the case. This definition is not meant to be all inclusive, but it is meant to give you a general idea of what the term means. Ultimately, the moderators hold the final word on what is or is not a threadcrap.
Edit: This is different than a hijack, in which a thread (intentionally or unintentionally) happens to go off in a different direction than originally intended, usually because of someone asking a question related to the topic of the thread. It isn't against the rules, but it isn't exactly ideal, either.
Can you give me an example?
One commonly seen threadcrap is someone posting that "___________ is a crappy movie" in a thread dedicated to information about the movie's DVD release. The point of the thread isn't to discuss the quality of the movie, but to discuss the movie's DVD release.
Another commonly seen threadcrap is quoting someone else's post and saying "that's a stupid thing to say." If you think someone's wrong, point out the correct information or provide your interpretation of events without attacking the other person.
What's the big deal about threadcraps?
The purpose of the DVD Talk Forum is discussion. Threadcraps interfere with the flow of discussion. Something that goes against the purpose of the forum and rudely interrupts a discussion between members has no place on this forum.
What should I do if I think I see a threadcrap?
1. Don't reply to it with a snide (or otherwise) remark. Although it's often fun , it just leaves more for moderators to clean up afterwards. And since it's a reply to an off-topic comment, the reply itself is probably off-topic, so it doesn't belong in the thread either.
2. Do click on the "Report this post to a moderator" link that is in the post. An e-mail will be sent the moderators of the forum, and they will decide on what action to take. This could be anywhere from nothing (if the post is actually on-topic) to a suspension or banning (for repeat offenders), or anything in between.
I will be leaving this thread open so that people can ask for clarification, if necessary. Thanks for reading!..."
In the movies section it makes total sense to post differing and contrary opinions but what purpose does it serve in the software section? All it does is piss off the vast majority of members reading that particular thread who probably, (gasp!) like the film.
It has nothing to do with people being "thin-skinned" and everything to do with some fool just clogging up the thread with meaningless and usually highly inarticulate declarations like, "DUDE! That movie Sucked SOOOO bad!!!"
Of course one could always start their own forum website that actually encouraged the practice... But, nah... that would be too much work for the average person who threadcraps who just bops from thread to thread leaving little one line long chestnuts of wisdom....
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http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=235044
All about threadcraps (please read)
What is a threadcrap?
A "threadcrap" is a term we've come to use here at DVD Talk for a post (usually negative) that is off the topic of the thread in which it is posted, or criticizes/ridicules the thread starter or the thread itself. Threadcraps usually have no reasoning behind them, but this is not always the case. This definition is not meant to be all inclusive, but it is meant to give you a general idea of what the term means. Ultimately, the moderators hold the final word on what is or is not a threadcrap.
Edit: This is different than a hijack, in which a thread (intentionally or unintentionally) happens to go off in a different direction than originally intended, usually because of someone asking a question related to the topic of the thread. It isn't against the rules, but it isn't exactly ideal, either.
Can you give me an example?
One commonly seen threadcrap is someone posting that "___________ is a crappy movie" in a thread dedicated to information about the movie's DVD release. The point of the thread isn't to discuss the quality of the movie, but to discuss the movie's DVD release.
Another commonly seen threadcrap is quoting someone else's post and saying "that's a stupid thing to say." If you think someone's wrong, point out the correct information or provide your interpretation of events without attacking the other person.
What's the big deal about threadcraps?
The purpose of the DVD Talk Forum is discussion. Threadcraps interfere with the flow of discussion. Something that goes against the purpose of the forum and rudely interrupts a discussion between members has no place on this forum.
What should I do if I think I see a threadcrap?
1. Don't reply to it with a snide (or otherwise) remark. Although it's often fun , it just leaves more for moderators to clean up afterwards. And since it's a reply to an off-topic comment, the reply itself is probably off-topic, so it doesn't belong in the thread either.
2. Do click on the "Report this post to a moderator" link that is in the post. An e-mail will be sent the moderators of the forum, and they will decide on what action to take. This could be anywhere from nothing (if the post is actually on-topic) to a suspension or banning (for repeat offenders), or anything in between.
I will be leaving this thread open so that people can ask for clarification, if necessary. Thanks for reading!..."
In the movies section it makes total sense to post differing and contrary opinions but what purpose does it serve in the software section? All it does is piss off the vast majority of members reading that particular thread who probably, (gasp!) like the film.
It has nothing to do with people being "thin-skinned" and everything to do with some fool just clogging up the thread with meaningless and usually highly inarticulate declarations like, "DUDE! That movie Sucked SOOOO bad!!!"
Of course one could always start their own forum website that actually encouraged the practice... But, nah... that would be too much work for the average person who threadcraps who just bops from thread to thread leaving little one line long chestnuts of wisdom....
d