But surely, forum threads are like a journey?
Sometimes they remain totally focussed on the original route, and never stray away irrespective of what happens. Others evolve into a more interesting stroll, taking up new headings (in a direction type of way) as a result of what's being posted?
Surely we're not in the position where certain sub forums are so elitist where you're only allowed to post if you're wearing a blazer and the appropriate club tie for example, this is a public forum when all said and done...