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derailing a thread

The act of throwing a thread in a discussion forum off topic, oftentimes so much so that the original discussion is unable to continue.

A common result of a troll attempting to have fun at the expense of people actually trying to use the forum.

A common result of a flame war between multiple users.

Commonly helped along unintentionally by people who are simply off topic, as well as the occasional Grammar Nazi
Here is an example as might happen in the forum of an unreleased video game:

Topic: Post your ideas for things you want the developers to put into the game!

Original Poster:
Hey guys Ill edit my post to add ur ideas to this post Ill start off with destructible terrain no one's pulled that off as well as X-Com did back in the day.

Grammar Nazi:
Man Original Poster! What's with all of the huge run on sentence! Use some punctuation while you are at it too. Also, don't say ur, abbreviations are for text messaging, no one's gonna take you seriously.

Troll:
Haaahaaa, whatever Grammar nazi, ur so shtupid, wher'd u get ur PHD, shtupid land? n` Original Poster, wat u doin playin such an old game like X-Com for, it's SOOOO dated, I hate da graphics and der are so many bugs n crap

Original Poster:
Hey, X-Com is still rated the #1 game of all time by a lot of people! Who cares if it's got dated graphics, and if you get the right version or a fan made patch you can run it on a modern system easy.

Moderator:
Troll, stop trying to derail threads, this is your first warning, two more and it's a ban.

And Grammar Nazi, don't correct people's grammar in a thread, if you absolutely MUST do it, send a private message instead so it doesn't clutter up the forum!

I see you two derailing a thread every time I log onto the forum. And Original Poster, get back on topic or I'm going to lock this thread,
by ZOMGRLY? February 23, 2009
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Don't threaten me with a good time!

Positive response to what is interpreted to be a flirtatious gesture.
Bret Michaels says, "Go easy on the tequila, Tiffany! I may have to physically restrain you pretty soon!"

Tiffany replies, "Don't threaten ME with a good time!"
by sarcastica717 October 27, 2008
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threadromancy

The resurrection of a dead thread in a forum. It's a simple contraction of thread-necromancy.
In our forum, threadromancy is frowned upon.

Bob is an annoying threadromancer.
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Panda Threat Level

Panda Threat Level

The Panda Threat Level (PTL) is a subsequent result of harvesting Panda Points into an undesired amount. Although the expression of the level is different per individual the increase is paired with increased explicit comments, sexual harassement or obscene gestures.
Oh my, your Panda Threat Level is high, isn't it? Are you that desperately in need of some attention?
by Freaky_Angelus October 2, 2014
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minor threat

A influential punk band in the 80's. They were instrumental in the formation of the DC HarDCore scene in Washington, DC. The band was fronted by Ian MacKaye and included Brian Baker on bass, Lyle Preslar on guitar, and Jeff Nelson on drums. The band is probably most famous for the song 'Straightedge'. MacKaye currently fronts Fugazi, and Baker plays in Bad Religion.
Dude, Minor Threat were an amazing example of DC HarDCore.
by Dayglo November 9, 2004
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thrift threat

A thrift threat is a noticeably trendy/indie individual in a thrift store, whom you know will take all the good clothes before you.
Did you see the guy wearing that cool vintage jacket in the thrift store? total thrift threat.
by nihilisticcriminal March 16, 2023
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Thread Crapper

A Thread Crapper is someone who feels the need to spread their disdain for a topic on a message board, while adding nothing constructive to the conversation.
(Member 1) posts a message on an art website for members to discuss their favorite works of Van Gogh.

(Member 2) Replies that they are fond of "Starry Night" and gives the reasons that they enjoy this painting.

(Member 3) says they are partial to "Wheat Field with Crows" and discusses the merits of the painting.

(Member 4) says they hate Van Gogh because they think he's stupid. <---Thread Crapper
by Kody B. September 29, 2008
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