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Originally Posted by swampgrl
I always found 'back on topic' a fascinating term. As if the OP had tracks like a railroad with an already determined course.
A thread that stays on track would be one clearly laid out from start to finish to the passengers coming on board so that they would know their role as the choir. "Places everyone!"
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That's a very
broad-minded attitude - something which I personally admire, and in this case concur with.
There are conventions which have practical uses, however, and IMO it is worth respecting and honoring (going along 'on track' with) these for
that reason, that is,
unless there a worthwhile 'cause'
not to.
IMO, the 'cause' for the digression in question had run its course - had come to the 'end' of
its track, IOW.
Your butterfly-free (no 'freight' train, you!) vehicle of choice is registered as fact
unconventional, never 'settling' for long on
a flower, grl.