# Re: So what's this about banning for hijacking threads? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [March 11, 2002, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680 "2002-03-11T20:45:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Fanny\_May](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3be4f8/32.png) [@Fanny\_May](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fanny_May)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/1 "2002-03-11T20:45:39Z")
There’s a pit thread with that name (excuse the lack of a link, I can’t figure out this new system) But, anyway the question was asked and not answered, being (sadly, predictably) hijacked. But since I’m asking about policy and not complaining, I’ll ask “upstairs” in ATMB. So what’s this about banning for hijacking threads? > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > \*\*I’d heard a rumor that people who hijack threads with complete non sequiturs will be banned? WTF? Is this a new rule? Or is it just a warning for people who do it constantly? > > Somebody clarify, if possible. > > Esprix \*\* > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by waterj2 \* > \*\*Where did you here such a rumor? I mean, hijacking threads is generally something that would be hard to call “being a jerk”, and not at all something that would be considered so obvious as to require banning without warning. \*\* > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > \*\*Heard it in chat the other night. Perhaps someone was overdoing it on the temp board? 😕 > Esprix \*\* [please do not hijack this thread as well. Thank you] ---
**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/2 "2002-03-11T21:09:00Z")
Maybe 'sprix shouldn’t listen to chat rumors. 😃 There is no new rule to ban people who hijack threads. I suppose if someone did it every thread we’d consider it “being a jerk”, but I don’t think any current dopers need fear banning. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/3 "2002-03-11T21:16:00Z")
That’s a relief to hear, particularly since I hijacked no thread, either in GQ or in my former home away from home. ---
**Author:** ![Arden\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@Arden\_Ranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arden_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/4 "2002-03-11T21:18:53Z")
Hey! When did you officially become an Admin, **Gaudere**? Did I miss an announcement? Should we send flowers? Strippers? ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/5 "2002-03-11T21:25:17Z")
Considering her hard work, her boundless talent, and her good common sense, I think she’s a natural to help adminster this board. I remember when I thought she was David B’s male lover. My, those were the days. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/6 "2002-03-11T21:39:10Z")
I became an admin to help out with setting up the bbboy temp board, and sort of stayed on. We’ve been so busy getting things set up on _two_ new boards there hasn’t been the usual announcement. I accept congratulatory donations of single-malt and Guinness and cute dark-haired men. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/7 "2002-03-11T21:46:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gaudere \* > \*\*I accept congratulatory donations of single-malt and Guinness and cute dark-haired men. 😃 \*\* RE: the men, how old and how dark haired? My son is nearly 18, dark blonde hair, blue eyes, 6 foot 1, 180 lbs, barrel chested, swimmer, bright underachiever, but frankly, to date, his choices in girlfriends have left me underimpressed. Perhaps we could arrange an introduction? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Arden\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@Arden\_Ranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arden_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/8 "2002-03-11T22:28:31Z")
Well, congratulations, ma’am! ---
**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2002, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/9 "2002-03-11T22:45:51Z")
18 is a bit young for me; I’ll be 27 in a few weeks. Besides, I’m seeing someone. Cute dark-haired men are just nice to have around on general principles. 😃 Don’t worry, your son’s discernment will probably increase as his hormones decline. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/10 "2002-03-12T02:17:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gaudere \* > I accept congratulatory donations of single-malt and Guinness and cute dark-haired men. 😃 How about congratulations from a cute dark-haired man? 🙂 I think the ‘donation’ part is out; I don’t think my wife’s ready to give me away quite yet. (Especially not after my picking her up from the airport.) But she says I’m cute, and the dark hair is curly! ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/11 "2002-03-12T02:22:26Z")
I heard in chat that chat rumours are unreliable. Now I’m totally confused. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/12 "2002-03-12T06:41:25Z")
You all should be banned. ( 😉 ) Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/13 "2002-03-12T19:35:07Z")
> [@](#): > > I accept congratulatory donations of single-malt and Guinness and cute dark-haired men. Dark-haired, and I’ve got the photos to prove it. But define “cute”. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/14 "2002-03-12T19:55:23Z")
Chronos, I thought you were a modernator. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/15 "2002-03-12T20:30:45Z")
I think **Chronos** is a post-modernator. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/16 "2002-03-12T20:33:28Z")
He was. But now he’s a post-modernator. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/17 "2002-03-12T20:36:46Z")
God damn slow-moving board. You win THIS time, **KtK**!!! {shaking fist in impotent rage} ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/18 "2002-03-12T20:46:29Z")
Charlotte beats Brooklyn 30-33. Details at eleven. ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/19 "2002-03-12T21:38:45Z")
Yes this true. He had his member re-attached. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Earthling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90db22/32.png) [@Earthling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthling)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2002, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680/20 "2002-03-12T22:53:00Z")
Ah, that explains why Uke can only shake his fist in impotent rage! 😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-so-whats-this-about-banning-for-hijacking-threads/97680.md?page=2)