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On 24/10/2024 16:14, Dimensional Traveler wrote:
>>>> You'd need to add ".andotherthings"
>>>
>>> That would be a neon sign inviting topic drift.  Topic drift doesn't 
>>> need any help, it is already invincible.
>>
>> I wasn't really being serious but on the topic of OT. I think a degree 
>> of it is welcome as long as people don't abuse it by swamping the 
>> group with their own pet issue and people general avoid contentious 
>> subjects such as politics and religion. That seems to be what happens 
>> here.
>>
>> There was a couple of posters over at the PC wargaming NG that used to 
>> bring their somewhat obnoxious political views in at the drop of a 
>> hat. I just found it ruined the group. The one I now find annoying is 
>> people who think everybody is interested in US politics!
> 
> Well, we do rule the world doncha know.  :D
> 
> Plus the current campaign/election for US President is going to have 
> huge repercussions for much of the world.  But I will leave it at that.

Well one I find even more annoying is those from the US that seem to 
think this US Constitution applies to all countries. The clue is in the 
name!