Post #235687 by Thomas on Sat, Jun 3, 2006 12:24 PM

It's an important principle and woofmutt's post is an effective reminder. On a short-term basis, I often turn to TC for a laugh or some "free-associative" thinking among people with similar interests. But so much of TC's long-term value is as a research tool and repository of history and practical knowledge. Imagining someone reading a thread five years into the future, eagerly seeking useful information on the topic, is probably a useful little mental exercise. I'll do this from now on, in order to think twice before making associative comments that, while perhaps of some interest in themselves, have the practical impact of veering "laterally" into other territory.

Anyway, everything in its proper place I guess. I for one will be more mindful of the need for focus, discipline and restraint outlined in woofmutt's post. It's important.