# What's the surest way to kill a thread? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 15, 2002, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888 "2002-11-15T17:47:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jovan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/0ea827/32.png) [@jovan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jovan)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/1 "2002-11-15T17:47:32Z")
In my case it seems like the easiest way is to hit the “reply” button. But maybe I’m paranoid. Maybe dopers really like me. Maybe dopers really do take the time to read my posts. Maybe dopers actually care. About me. And maybe this will be the last post in this thread… ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/2 "2002-11-15T18:24:23Z")
Here’s the easiest way to kill a thread: Let’s talk about William Shatner. (With thanks to MST3K) ---
**Author:** ![Second\_Guest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@Second\_Guest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Second_Guest)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/3 "2002-11-15T18:35:08Z")
I think William Shatner is the greatest actor ever! I think we should start a William Shatner appreciation thread! It would _never_ die off. People would post their favorite William Shatner quotes and anecdotes and, and, and… Okay, maybe you’re right. Actually, **jovan** , I expect _this_ to be the last post in this thread. Second Guest, Thread Killer ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/4 "2002-11-15T18:39:44Z")
If this was an all-male board it might die pretty quickly. However, with so many wimmins around, one of 'em’s always got to get the last word in. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/5 "2002-11-15T18:53:01Z")
_cricket__cricket_ ---
**Author:** ![Monstre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Monstre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstre)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/6 "2002-11-15T19:11:33Z")
[hijack] Okay folks – it’s **time** to turn **this thread** into the: **Carrot Top Appreciation Thread!** … … … … . . . . . . (is it dead yet? 😉 ) ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/7 "2002-11-15T19:15:26Z")
Nope! (last word) Heeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehee! ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/8 "2002-11-15T19:16:05Z")
Post your funniest Polka anecdote here. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/9 "2002-11-15T19:17:57Z")
One time, at Polka Band camp… ---
**Author:** ![CrazyCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CrazyCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrazyCatLady)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/10 "2002-11-15T19:36:14Z")
Actually, the easiest way for a thread to die a fast, lonely death is for me to start it. It doesn’t matter what board it’s on, that thread will get a few pity posts and then drop like a rock. ---
**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:** [November 15, 2002, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/11 "2002-11-15T19:40:50Z")
Have me post in it. ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/12 "2002-11-15T20:20:21Z")
or me ---
**Author:** ![lost4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@lost4life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost4life)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/13 "2002-11-15T20:23:10Z")
I try to convince myself that thread dies because I’ve answered the OP question so thoroughly, no one else could possibly add anymore! ---
**Author:** ![lost4life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@lost4life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lost4life)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/14 "2002-11-15T20:24:38Z")
Hello??? Anybody??? ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/15 "2002-11-15T20:28:30Z")
Lingering brainfarts can stink up a thread pretty good too and who wants to smell _someone else’s_ brainfart? ---
**Author:** ![roadrunner70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@roadrunner70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/roadrunner70)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/16 "2002-11-15T20:37:48Z")
Almost 3 hours to work a fart into this thread…you’re slipping, man… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Odieman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Odieman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odieman)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/17 "2002-11-15T21:36:34Z")
Just quote the gross parts of the TMI thread :eek: ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/18 "2002-11-15T22:38:07Z")
Anybody else have a nostalgic fondness for feminine hygiene commercials? That oughtta do it. ---
**Author:** ![DreadCthulhu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@DreadCthulhu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DreadCthulhu)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/19 "2002-11-16T00:12:39Z")
Bribe the hamsters to make it “disappear.” ---
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888/20 "2002-11-16T00:29:51Z")
It’s not enough for me to post in a thread. Rather, I have to put an enormous amount of energy into a long, thought-provoking, well-written, truly meaningful post. If that won’t kill a thread, the darn thing is immortal. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-surest-way-to-kill-a-thread/136888.md?page=2)