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On 8/3/2018 5:41 PM, Cheri wrote:
> "Taxed and Spent" > wrote in message
> news
>> On 8/3/2018 12:10 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>> "Taxed and Spent" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>> On 8/2/2018 2:57 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>> I'm certainly not trying to be a moderator here, nor do I wish to be
>>>>> one. However, it would be nice to have more food related posts.
>>>>> Thread drift is inevitable and ofen very interesting. However, when so
>>>>> many posts begin as "off topic", it would be nice if the subject always
>>>>> contained "OT:", it would be really easy to filter those out
>>>>> altogether.
>>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> I concur. Even food related topics should have a meaningful subject
>>>> line.
>>>> Just plain courtesy.
>>>
>>> Once a thread is started nobody can control where it goes. Period.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>>

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>> each participant can change the subject line. Ever thought of that?

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> Which just takes carries it further which is a total waste of time. Also,
> you can't dictate what others do with the subject line. Ever thought of
> that?
>
> Cheri
>


Yes, you can't dictate. But you can point out courteous behavior and
hope for the best. Give up much?