Posted on 22/12/2015 20:52
I have noticed that some members, rather than help another by giving a useful reply, prefer to make a smart comment or climb on their favourite hobby horse. A. Member with what seems to them to be a serious problem can do without these remarks.
Perhaps the worst of these could be removed by the monitors.
Posted on 23/12/2015 16:02
It's normally called 'going off topic' on a forum
Write your comments here...It is indeed EJB, and this forum has that happening more than any other I use. "Going off topic" or "Hijacking a thread" as it's otherwise known is unacceptable on any forum.
The forum manager has the responsibility to do something about " Going off topic " --- I'm sure that will be addressed shortly.---- Keeping to the point is what makes for a good discussion.
K 
Posted on 23/12/2015 16:10
Yes, this all very true, I now think twice about posting on this forum, purely because of the handful of regulars who pounce on you as soon as they think you have posted something that they disagree with or that they dislike. I have asked why do they get personal and nasty just because they disagree. It must put a lot of members off joining in what should be a free and easy way of sharing our pleasure of caravanning/motorhoming. Lets look forward to the new year and maybe see less of the nastyness (and moaning) on here and more of joining in with each other to extend our pleasure.
Merry Christmas to all and a happy 2016 of caravanning
Posted on 23/12/2015 16:14
Going off topic, hijacking a thread or whatever, it should in the first instance be down to the OP to cut in and request posts stick to topic, that is if he/she is sufficiently bothered. In the worst case it can always be reported.
I have not noticed it overly bad in fact it has considerably improved of late.
peedee
Posted on 23/12/2015 16:22
Sadly, this is a problem relating to so many forums, and the CC is almost certainly the worst. I entirely agree that queries should be answered simply and helpfully, but unfortunately there is a hardcore of self opinionated individuals that have an opinion about everything and love to see themselves in print, despite the fact that they rarely offer anything truly helpful other than a smart arsed comment.
Posted on 23/12/2015 17:08
If someone is new and has taken the trouble to sign up for CT and they ask a question only to get the reply "google it" that's not quite in the spirit of things on here. Being on a forum is about conatct with others not Mr Google.
Nope. If the answer is there plain and obvious on Google and questioners can't be bothered to look, and expects someone to do it for them, I shall continue to say to them that the Lord helps those who help themselves.
Rayrowe35
Caravanner