kyle_nickels
"The Okie"
Gather round younger folk of Forumdom and let me tell you a tale, a tale some would say is of woe and discontent. A tale that sends small children scurrying behind their Mothers aprons and crying out for their Fathers’ squash it like a bug which was itching their hides and disturbing their restful sleep. It is a tale of events some think is beneficial in its own way, occupying the minds and typing fingers of many who would otherwise have naught but work to do, rebuilding of loyal and trustworthy chariots, or well deserved rest and regaining of strength for those we respectfully call our Leaders who place the Conference above their own needs and desires for so long during the arduous year.
It is the tale of Thread-Jacking!
It began some years ago, when Forumdom was in its infancy, Thread-Jacking was done innocently and without ill thought or intent. Often Thread-Jacking was done to pass along information about family, friends or special events in the lives of the common folk in a side note or flash of insight. Many who read the Threads were not even aware there was Jacking involved. Subtle, small innuendos and misleading informational clips were inserted without the public being aware of it. Still, no harm or injury befell anyone so it was not of interest.
As time bore us along and the Numbers of the thread began to creep ever skyward, and more members joined the family of Forum the increase of Thread-Jacking began to be noticed. Still, many were not concerned. Often laughing it away as to “one of the nuts” in the crowd, or “it was an innocent mistake” the Thread-Jacking continued unabated. It was nary meant as insult or disrespect to others and was disregarded as not of interest to those of import.
Time went further to near present day and more took notice. Several prominent scientists and research analysts performed different and complex study of Thread-Jacking. Forum leaders did not think it too worry-some, but did take matters into their consideration. For the results of the studies clearly indicated a pattern of seasonal beginning and end of Thread-Jacking. It has clearly been shown that the beginnings of Thread-Jacking season are closely related to the end of Forumdoms spectacular season of pursuit of speed and invigorating competition. Of added point to remember is at that time the population of Forumdom had risen to the numbers of respectfulness. There began a movement by an evil and unwanted few into the separation of Class and Title. Though we now consider this separation to be folly and silly, there were those who donned the Titled and attempted to gain control of Forumdom. Yet, Thread-Jacking continued, much to the dismay of the self determined Class and Title. Indeed, it became a stout Allie of the equal members of Forumdom and through determined and steadfast effort thwarted and disposed of the ranks of Class and Title.
Today it is not an ill-conceived notion that Thread-Jacking and Forumdom members look to each-other in tolerance and respect. For there are some who say without one there, with small doubt, could not be the other. It is true that Thread-Jacking may be the distracter of importance and misleader of information, still there are those who still do recall the allied efforts of the members of Forumdom and Thread-Jacking that dispatched the evil group of Class and Title. Members of the Forumdom have looked to Thread-Jacking as a curious and important event in our history and future.
So don’t be shy, don’t be worrying young folk of Forumdom. Stay to your own and contribute to Forumdom what you will. Be kind and pointed, firm and resolute when needful, but don’t be insulting or disrespectful. Be wary that that Thread you so cherish may at any given moment be deviated upon by those of the Thread-Jacking, but look to it not as evil, but with humor and consideration.
It is the tale of Thread-Jacking!
It began some years ago, when Forumdom was in its infancy, Thread-Jacking was done innocently and without ill thought or intent. Often Thread-Jacking was done to pass along information about family, friends or special events in the lives of the common folk in a side note or flash of insight. Many who read the Threads were not even aware there was Jacking involved. Subtle, small innuendos and misleading informational clips were inserted without the public being aware of it. Still, no harm or injury befell anyone so it was not of interest.
As time bore us along and the Numbers of the thread began to creep ever skyward, and more members joined the family of Forum the increase of Thread-Jacking began to be noticed. Still, many were not concerned. Often laughing it away as to “one of the nuts” in the crowd, or “it was an innocent mistake” the Thread-Jacking continued unabated. It was nary meant as insult or disrespect to others and was disregarded as not of interest to those of import.
Time went further to near present day and more took notice. Several prominent scientists and research analysts performed different and complex study of Thread-Jacking. Forum leaders did not think it too worry-some, but did take matters into their consideration. For the results of the studies clearly indicated a pattern of seasonal beginning and end of Thread-Jacking. It has clearly been shown that the beginnings of Thread-Jacking season are closely related to the end of Forumdoms spectacular season of pursuit of speed and invigorating competition. Of added point to remember is at that time the population of Forumdom had risen to the numbers of respectfulness. There began a movement by an evil and unwanted few into the separation of Class and Title. Though we now consider this separation to be folly and silly, there were those who donned the Titled and attempted to gain control of Forumdom. Yet, Thread-Jacking continued, much to the dismay of the self determined Class and Title. Indeed, it became a stout Allie of the equal members of Forumdom and through determined and steadfast effort thwarted and disposed of the ranks of Class and Title.
Today it is not an ill-conceived notion that Thread-Jacking and Forumdom members look to each-other in tolerance and respect. For there are some who say without one there, with small doubt, could not be the other. It is true that Thread-Jacking may be the distracter of importance and misleader of information, still there are those who still do recall the allied efforts of the members of Forumdom and Thread-Jacking that dispatched the evil group of Class and Title. Members of the Forumdom have looked to Thread-Jacking as a curious and important event in our history and future.
So don’t be shy, don’t be worrying young folk of Forumdom. Stay to your own and contribute to Forumdom what you will. Be kind and pointed, firm and resolute when needful, but don’t be insulting or disrespectful. Be wary that that Thread you so cherish may at any given moment be deviated upon by those of the Thread-Jacking, but look to it not as evil, but with humor and consideration.
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