Off-topic issue?

[Charley3]

Not trying to be confrontational, but it might be helpful to understand why the stringent “off-topic” warnings and points. Same could be said for warnings and points for other things but that’s a little more complicated.
Example: There’s a lighthearted thread in the political forum about whether Kamala Harris is hot or not. Guys just having fun. A mod keeps jumping in with warnings and points for being off-topic.
The question is why? I can see if it’s a confrontational thing but it’s getting to the point where it’s no longer fun to post here.
Maybe we are all missing something…TIA

[biomed1]

Members Are Reminded . . .

#6 - Respect the topics presented by those who start a thread. Attempts to derail a thread or change it's direction is referred to as thread hijack and will be discouraged. Attempts to guide a thread in the right direction are appreciated, while responses to posts which hijack a thread are not.

[Charley3]

Appreciate the response. Completely get it for political discussions, but was hoping for a little clarity on lighthearted, non-confrontational threads or friendly sports threads which can sway naturally like any friendly discussion.
On those type of threads….why?

[biomed1]

The Guideline is not limited in its application to the Political Forum or discussions.
The Guideline ap[plies to All Threads in all Forums on Eccie.