Straying from opening topic on threads

I have noticed that the opening topic on many if not all threads on this forum do not reflect the opening topic.  Some go in quite a few different directions.

I suggest that the Moderators interrupt the discussions that stray from the opening topic and suggest that the participants introducing new topics should open new thread.

Thank you.

Colin wrote: George, threads are basically typed conversations, like conversation they have a habit of wandering from the original topic...relax and enjoy....

Hello, Colin.

The purpose of my suggestion is to encourage participants to stay on topic.  I participated on a couple of other forums where this practice was enforced and the result was an improvement of the forum.  There are too many nuggets that are buried in threads that have relation to the introducing topic.

And it is one of the rules here:

5. The subject of your message should be in accordance with the theme of the forum. (if the text is found irrelevant to the theme, it may be deleted).We also request you to avoid straying from the 'topic' of discussion.

Colin wrote: I understand what you are saying George, but I still reckon it's better to let the conversations/debates take their natural course... May I just add, provided that no one is deliberately steering threads off topic for ulterior motives.

I'm not sure yet, Colin, but it does "seem" to be the case on some topics.  I haven't been here long enough to be sure.

It was just a suggestion. :)