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I will not identify the person who sent this to me. This person has recognized something that I've been concerned about for a while now. Please read the text of this message that I received.

Jan, I've noticed lately that some members are frequently using threads as their own personal "chat room" to chat back and forth to friends on non-related topics. I'm sure we've all done it from time to time, but hopefully have learned that such chatter is best kept for the Chat Room at night.

I'm not referring to humourous comments on the topics as they are fun. I mean things like "did you like my Christmas present".

I think that many new readers are seeking information on certain threads, and I think it may be discouraging (and boring) for them to have the topics hijacked so often. I would hate to think we are losing new members because of it.