Is there any way to prevent threads being hijacked

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Cunobelin
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pedals2slowly wrote:Despite obvious attempts and a p**s take or two we seem well on track actually.

Thirdcrank makes some very sensible points.



I prefer narrow as opposed to wide track, the trains are much more "friendly"

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Tal-y-llyn railway
Does not go to Tal-y-llyn :wink:
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And never, ever hijack primus clip threads in the small ads....



(explanation for those who don't know the reference: the small ads are auto-deleted after 30 days & a remarkable thread was thus lost)
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Points to keep things on track. Hi-viz and helmet carry risk of hi-jack, which may be questionable spelling ....
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Sometimes I just love the way threads meander along, way off topic. True craic.
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Vorpal wrote:And never, ever hijack primus clip threads in the small ads....



(explanation for those who don't know the reference: the small ads are auto-deleted after 30 days & a remarkable thread was thus lost)

Some crazy railway enthusiasts built a gigantic brand new steam engine for fun
Surely it would be possible to resurrect a thread about a primus stove clip. Whatever that is :wink:
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Oldjohnw wrote:Sometimes I just love the way threads meander along, way off topic. True craic.


But, but, but you've stuck to the original subject, I trust you are well?
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How to hijack a thread.

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At first I wondered what Threads has to do with cycling, but there is a cyclist in the trailer, or more accurately a deceased cyclist.
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Does anyone recognise the bike? It doesn't look period correct to me.
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pedals2slowly wrote:
Oldjohnw wrote:Sometimes I just love the way threads meander along, way off topic. True craic.


But, but, but you've stuck to the original subject, I trust you are well?


I am fine and dandy, thanks.
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