Comments on: Some bloggers don’t like having their comment threads derailed, but comments aren’t a train. http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/ Curious | Cute | Comical | Crazy Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:35:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Joe http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22326 Joe Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:52:04 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22326 What? Molly disparages vanilla? How can that be? Doesn't she know that when God said "Let there be ice cream!" He was talking about vanilla? Vanilla is the best. It's the all purpose ice cream - it goes with anything. For example, it makes apple pie complete. You wouldn't want chocolate ice cream on that would you? I certainly wouldn't! I'm not sure if it would be a sin, but I'm certain it would be wrong! On the other hand, my wife thoroughly agrees with Molly, so even though I disagree with them, I guess they're in good company. What? Molly disparages vanilla? How can that be? Doesn’t she know that when God said “Let there be ice cream!” He was talking about vanilla? Vanilla is the best. It’s the all purpose ice cream – it goes with anything. For example, it makes apple pie complete. You wouldn’t want chocolate ice cream on that would you? I certainly wouldn’t! I’m not sure if it would be a sin, but I’m certain it would be wrong!

On the other hand, my wife thoroughly agrees with Molly, so even though I disagree with them, I guess they’re in good company.

]]> By: jblaha http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22324 jblaha Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:56:00 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22324 Brett was forced out of the Packers. I do not blame him for coming back. At least he is still doing a great job. Brett was forced out of the Packers. I do not blame him for coming back. At least he is still doing a great job.

]]> By: Antonio Pizza http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22323 Antonio Pizza Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:37:05 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22323 Dagnabit Mr. Aaron that's just ridiculous. C'mon now, straighten up. Be serious. ...everyone knows that Batman is a fair-weather Colts fan. Dagnabit Mr. Aaron that’s just ridiculous. C’mon now, straighten up. Be serious.

…everyone knows that Batman is a fair-weather Colts fan.

]]> By: Aaron http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22325 Aaron Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:45 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22325 What about Brett Favre, in a circus, juggling vanilla -flavored cabbage with Batman on Independence Day 1997in Bel Air? What about Brett Favre, in a circus, juggling vanilla -flavored cabbage with Batman on Independence Day 1997in Bel Air?

]]> By: Steve http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22322 Steve Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:53:09 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22322 Ah, vanilla -- much maligned and under appreciated for its subtle, understated greatness and versatiliy... Ah, vanilla — much maligned and under appreciated for its subtle, understated greatness and versatiliy…

]]> By: JessicaF http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22321 JessicaF Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:38:44 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22321 I generally agree with Molly, but I just had Breyers All Vanilla ice cream last night and I think that was the second time in my life that i've actually enjoyed eating vanilla ice cream. Plus, vanilla is used in so much..house sprays, body sprays, candles...ick! I generally agree with Molly, but I just had Breyers All Vanilla ice cream last night and I think that was the second time in my life that i’ve actually enjoyed eating vanilla ice cream. Plus, vanilla is used in so much..house sprays, body sprays, candles…ick!

]]> By: B. Minich http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22320 B. Minich Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:46:51 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22320 Depends on the vanilla. Vanilla is one of the strongest flavors out there if used right. In ice cream, I have to agree that it is bland. Depends on the vanilla. Vanilla is one of the strongest flavors out there if used right. In ice cream, I have to agree that it is bland.

]]> By: Keri http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22319 Keri Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:16 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22319 I agree with Molly. If you're going to ingest calories, they ought to be chocolate. I agree with Molly. If you’re going to ingest calories, they ought to be chocolate.

]]> By: Steve http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22318 Steve Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:55:37 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22318 Abraham, How could something so bland ignite such a strong, passionate response? Think your wife needs to try some Blue Bell brown rim natural vanilla bean ice cream...too much garbage out there masquerading as vanilla that's giving it a bad name. Abraham,
How could something so bland ignite such a strong, passionate response?

Think your wife needs to try some Blue Bell brown rim natural vanilla bean ice cream…too much garbage out there masquerading as vanilla that’s giving it a bad name.

]]> By: Jake http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22317 Jake Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:23:34 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22317 Know what I can't stand? Carnies. Circus folk. Small hands. Smell like cabbage. Know what I can’t stand? Carnies. Circus folk. Small hands. Smell like cabbage.

]]> By: Chris T. http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22295 Chris T. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:29:56 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22295 One has to wonder if Brett Favre likes vanilla ice cream. One has to wonder if Brett Favre likes vanilla ice cream.

]]> By: Adam http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22296 Adam Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:38:28 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22296 This has to be one of the most entertaining thread of comments I have ever read. I agree with you. The blogger sets the agenda for his or her post. The readers should have a certain degree of freedom to set the agenda for the comments (perhaps they should be at least loosely related in some way). If the blogger sets both, then meaningful dialogue ceases. This has to be one of the most entertaining thread of comments I have ever read.

I agree with you. The blogger sets the agenda for his or her post. The readers should have a certain degree of freedom to set the agenda for the comments (perhaps they should be at least loosely related in some way). If the blogger sets both, then meaningful dialogue ceases.

]]> By: Abraham Piper http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22298 Abraham Piper Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:18:35 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22298 Steve, My wife strongly disagrees with you. Her exact quote: "So boring! What is the point of the calories?" Steve,

My wife strongly disagrees with you. Her exact quote:

“So boring! What is the point of the calories?”

]]> By: Steve http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22297 Steve Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:14:53 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22297 Vanilla is a really underrated flavor. It's not nearly as bland as people make it out to be. Vanilla is a really underrated flavor. It’s not nearly as bland as people make it out to be.

]]> By: Chris http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22312 Chris Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:26:52 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22312 Favre really has had a great career, and I think he could be doing some great things with kids and sports now--not because he couldn't do a good job for Green Bay again this year, but because it would be great to have more time for other things. I wish the Rams had been as patient with Kurt Warner since they traded him right after we got our son the whole Rams outfit for his bedroom. Or even the Giants--we'd have loved to have Superbowl cards with Kurt for the Rams AND the Giants. Yet thanks to NFL fickleness, our son has three different Warner Jerseys--one for each team. He says that wherever Kurt retires, that will be his team for life. Favre really has had a great career, and I think he could be doing some great things with kids and sports now–not because he couldn’t do a good job for Green Bay again this year, but because it would be great to have more time for other things.

I wish the Rams had been as patient with Kurt Warner since they traded him right after we got our son the whole Rams outfit for his bedroom. Or even the Giants–we’d have loved to have Superbowl cards with Kurt for the Rams AND the Giants.

Yet thanks to NFL fickleness, our son has three different Warner Jerseys–one for each team. He says that wherever Kurt retires, that will be his team for life.

]]> By: Chris http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22311 Chris Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:15:38 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22311 I appreciate your attitude about comments. I have been told at times in other forums that I have derailed someone's post, and I couldn't understand that criticism, since what I wrote was inspired by the original post. I appreciate your attitude about comments. I have been told at times in other forums that I have derailed someone’s post, and I couldn’t understand that criticism, since what I wrote was inspired by the original post.

]]> By: David http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22316 David Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:58:40 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22316 Come on Dan Uggla! Get it together! Come on Dan Uggla! Get it together!

]]> By: chamblee54 http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22315 chamblee54 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:15:38 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22315 Methinks that bloggers who get upset about off topic comments are taking things personally. Some blog fueds are fun. Methinks that bloggers who get upset about off topic comments are taking things personally. Some blog fueds are fun.

]]> By: Abraham Piper http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22314 Abraham Piper Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:49:56 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22314 This thread kind of makes me want to have a regular say-whatever-you-want-to day. This thread kind of makes me want to have a regular say-whatever-you-want-to day.

]]> By: Elizabeth Esther http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22313 Elizabeth Esther Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:34:08 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22313 Saw the new Will Smith movie. It was just OK. I'm sorta tired of seeing the smart-ass , swaggering, tell-it-like-it-is Will Smith schtick. It's about as old as Independence Day. And that was '97. Still. It wasn't a bad way to spend a hot summer afternoon. Saw the new Will Smith movie. It was just OK. I’m sorta tired of seeing the smart-ass , swaggering, tell-it-like-it-is Will Smith schtick. It’s about as old as Independence Day. And that was ’97.

Still. It wasn’t a bad way to spend a hot summer afternoon.

]]> By: Rebby http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22310 Rebby Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:39:05 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22310 BABIES! BABIES!

]]> By: Abraham Piper http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22309 Abraham Piper Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:31:07 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22309 Jake, Those Caribbean colors come up sometimes and I don't know why. I guess I get what I pay for. Travis, You're right, I suppose, about completely random comments being annoying (except on this post, of course). What interests me is when somehow the comment thread starts being about something that I didn't mean to bring up. I like when this happens because then I'm not in control and can learn more than if every comment fit neatly into what I expected to hear. Jake,

Those Caribbean colors come up sometimes and I don’t know why. I guess I get what I pay for.

Travis,

You’re right, I suppose, about completely random comments being annoying (except on this post, of course).

What interests me is when somehow the comment thread starts being about something that I didn’t mean to bring up.

I like when this happens because then I’m not in control and can learn more than if every comment fit neatly into what I expected to hear.

]]> By: Chris Slater http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22308 Chris Slater Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:31:06 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22308 I saw an old video from Fresh Prince the other day. Carleton doing the "Carleton Dance" and Will Smith walking in on him. Very funny. Also, my favorite cheese is Parrano. I saw an old video from Fresh Prince the other day. Carleton doing the “Carleton Dance” and Will Smith walking in on him. Very funny.

Also, my favorite cheese is Parrano.

]]> By: ED... http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22307 ED... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:00:49 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22307 I fancy that Will Smith one. It looks hilarious! I fancy that Will Smith one. It looks hilarious!

]]> By: David http://twentytwowords.com/2008/07/15/some-bloggers-don%e2%80%99t-like-having-their-comment-threads-derailed-but-comments-aren%e2%80%99t-a-train/#comment-22306 David Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:53:31 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=539#comment-22306 Speaking of football, how about the new Batman moving coming out this week? Looks like a good one! Speaking of football, how about the new Batman moving coming out this week? Looks like a good one!

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