Topic: Off-topic replies

[Peripatetic Phil]

I also propose - and not for the first time -  that Phil, or anyone else for that matter, is banned from changing thread titles half way through a thread. (moderated) annoying it is! 

One is deeply saddened by the news of your annoyance, covert St Nicholas, and even more saddened to realise than one may, no matter how inadvertently, have been its cause; but the fact remains that the forum software configuration allows the very action to which you object, and some members (myself included) consider it a Very Useful Feature [TM].   May I respectfully suggest that you add a new thread under "Forum Administration" / "Suggestions for Improving the Site" calling for its removal ? You could even add a poll to that effect

** Phil.

[Onions]

We should have a poll to see whether he should have a poll.

[Madrasandy]

Or a poll to see if onions should have a poll ........

[Peripatetic Phil]

And a friendly warning, i'm tired of moderator reports about drivel and off topic stuff being posted in threads    So think before you post because if it isn't very much on topic, it won't be there very long  :.  Sorry, but i have limited time at my disposal and i really don't need to be reading through drivel and dross that barely relates to the topic it has been posted in.

Rant over...........but i am serious 

"Physician, heal thyself".  What on earth has the above to do with the thread topic in which you elected to post it ("Achieving BIR Quality Curry".)?  If you want others to stay focussed and on-topic, then for Christ's sake have the commonsense to set a good example rather than a bad precedent.

** Phil.

[Gav Iscon]

Yep, I read it as well and I'm quite happy for it to happen even admitting that I've been responsible in the past for starting off topic drivel. Perhaps we could post our of topic replies in this thread and then just place a link in the proper thread that should stay on topic. Then there'll be minimum disruption  and everyone will be happy. And an example which links to this drivel I've just typed.......

[Gav Iscon]

OTR
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,11827.msg119360.html#msg119360

[livo]

Seymour Papert and the Logo language loved the recursive loop. It was, and still is, a very useful programming tool.  Nice to see it here in a simple form Gav.

Phil, I also saw CH's post, but in light of recent event's / emotion / posts, chose to read it and take note, cut some slack and accept it for what it is. You clearly didn't.  If everybody was restricted to posting only thread exact relevance replies, this forum (all forums) would stagnate and ferment or simply die.  It is impossible to not post a tangential thought at times and I'm pretty sure your guilty of same at some point.  Unfortunately it is a self -generating flaw in the internet forum structure.  A bit like malware and viruses. We don't like them but we must manage it as best we can.

Oops, I should not have posted this reply here. It's on topic.  Or is it? Where should I have posted it?

Should be soon.

[mickdabass]

RE JB's Gravy


Ive used this recipe three or four times now but I personally get better results using abdulmohed2002's Enhanced Gravy so Im reverting back to that for the time being. I have persevered with Jb's takeaway base gravy for a while to give it a fair chance.
I have always struggled to get the early oil separation which I agree with BB is definitely a bad omen. Might try adding the fried garlic tarka at the end though as I was impressed by that

Regards

Mick

[Peripatetic Phil]

Chicken Enchiladas

[curryhell]

What on earth has the above to do with the thread topic in which you elected to post it

And i would suggest you take the advice you offered me and ask this question of yourself Phil, each time, before you are tempted to press the post button.
Damn, i seem to be on topic, or am i