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when you start a conversation not relevant to the topicnewbietoPC said:ok, I know I don't post much on here but I live on this site and for the life of me I can't figure out what a Thread Killer is?? Anybody wanna explain!????
chefkristin said:when you start a conversation not relevant to the topic
janetupnorth said:You are the last to post on a thread and no one else comments after you.
Then you've "killed the thread".
chef_kimmo said:I feel like I am usually a thread killer. It seems I post and then wonder what happened to the responses. I jinxed it!!
tlennhoff said:I do this on all sorts of other boards but here I'm not as good a thread killer.
BethCooks4U said:Just don't try to kill that thread killers thread - it has a life of it's own - and a lot of guards.
The_Kitchen_Guy said:Hijacking?People would hijack a thread around here???
So, how 'bout dem Milwaukee Brewers?
janetupnorth said:Did I hear right, did they lose last night? Headlines said, "Brewers see red after game" but I didn't hear the story.
Speaking of stories...KG did you see the 7/9 article in the MKE Journal Sentinel about the MSOE art museum???? It sounds like it will be great!
Oh right! LOL! I do know what I am talking about most of the time. Really! Now lets see if I kill this thread.janetupnorth said:No, that is hijacking a thread.
A "Thread Killer" is a term used to describe a person who makes the last comment on a discussion thread, causing the conversation to end. This can happen unintentionally or intentionally, and it can have a negative impact on the flow of the discussion.
Being a "Thread Killer" is considered a bad thing because it can prevent further discussion and engagement from other members of the group. It can also be seen as rude or disrespectful to the other participants who may have been enjoying the conversation and wanted it to continue.
To avoid being a "Thread Killer," try to leave room for others to continue the conversation. Instead of making a conclusive statement, ask an open-ended question or express interest in hearing other perspectives. You can also be mindful of the timing of your comments and give others a chance to respond before making the last comment.
If you accidentally become a "Thread Killer," acknowledge it and try to keep the conversation going. You can apologize and ask others to share their thoughts or opinions. You can also try to steer the conversation in a different direction to keep it alive.
Yes, there are positive ways to end a discussion thread. Instead of making a conclusive statement, you can summarize the main points of the conversation or thank everyone for their contributions. You can also express your appreciation for the discussion and encourage others to continue the conversation in a different setting, such as a follow-up discussion or a future meeting.