What I mean is that if a thread debate gets heated. Sometimes (and I do this often) two or more members end up discussing/argueing about something that started out as on topic; but frequently ends up off.
I think there should be a limit of, say, 3 posts per person on a topic that are off topic. After that, the rule is they have to drop it or head for pm'ing.
So if I start discussing/debating with someone on something. We can each make 3 posts back and forth to each other and unless the posts are absolutely on the threads topic, then we have to either drop it or 'take it outside'.
Now many might say well why not only 1 post each. Well, sometimes these back and forth debates get off topic slowly and subtley. I think 3 posts is enough before it should be fairly clear what is going on.
I feel this rule/guideline could help stop good threads from being hyjacked so often. And could also stop some debates from getting out of hand. It is a guideline that would have helped me, I think.
I know there is a guideline on this. But I think assigning a number to it makes it more clear. And easier for the mods to regulate. And us to self regulate.
I think there should be a limit of, say, 3 posts per person on a topic that are off topic. After that, the rule is they have to drop it or head for pm'ing.
So if I start discussing/debating with someone on something. We can each make 3 posts back and forth to each other and unless the posts are absolutely on the threads topic, then we have to either drop it or 'take it outside'.
Now many might say well why not only 1 post each. Well, sometimes these back and forth debates get off topic slowly and subtley. I think 3 posts is enough before it should be fairly clear what is going on.
I feel this rule/guideline could help stop good threads from being hyjacked so often. And could also stop some debates from getting out of hand. It is a guideline that would have helped me, I think.
I know there is a guideline on this. But I think assigning a number to it makes it more clear. And easier for the mods to regulate. And us to self regulate.
