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When does a TAAT become a TAAT or a thread in its own right?

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michellefromtheresistance · 07/07/2018 20:13

Someone starts a thread about England not being supported by Ireland or Scotland fans in the World Cup. Gets deleted for not being 'in the spirit of MN'.

On that thread, there was a lack of knowledge about the geography and political history of the UK and Ireland. So I started a thread about that lack of knowledge. Not about that thread and the World Cup but more about the lack of knowledge. It was an interesting discussion and an important one - given Brexit and devolution.

I know it's your site. But does your TAAT definition stifle discussion from things that stem from other threads?

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michellefromtheresistance · 07/07/2018 20:22

At least you know now

Without repeating the thread, that's not what happened - as I am very much aware of the state of the countries on the British Isles / islands in the Western Atlantic.

So I didn't learn anything I didn't already know Hmm

I was just curious as to when a thread becomes a TAAT

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RunMummyRun68 · 07/07/2018 20:18

Yes, you started a thread about everyone's lack of knowledge and then everyone piled on and corrected you and educated you!!

It was funny!!Grin

At least you know now Wink

duckfuckduck · 07/07/2018 20:18

Oh I missed that and your thread, but yes there is a shocking lack of knowledge on here.

And that's before you even talk about the casual racism that's allowed.