Things That Need To Be Enforced Regardless If Staff Is Changed.

[alo]

Disagree wholeheartedly. As long as there is any vague resemblance to being on topic, I think it's fine. Conversations take funny turns as they go. It's part of what makes them interesting.

Absolutely right. This whole "everyone must remain entirely on topic at all times OR BE BANNED" approach is ridiculous, the most interesting conversations often happen by meandering a bit. I've known forums where persistent off-topic derailment has been an issue, but honestly this forum does not have a problem with threads being derailed.

[DrunkPunk]

I also approve of things taking an off-topic turn; unless it happens in a help or guide thread. Those are the ones that need to be monitored.