Comment Discipline.

I've had complaints (justified) that certain topics of importance get hijacked by readers wanting to talk or link to other subjects.  That hasn't bothered me but on some topics I want the conversation clean.  I want us to stay on topic.

My solution was to make what Blogger calls a "web page" (a stand alone page on the blog) but after a bit of reflection I realize that it wouldn't work.

The solution is simple.  A little comment discipline is needed.  When a topic is of importance then you'll see a  "*"   before and after the title.  No off topic comments will be allowed.  I'll simply delete them.  I'm going back one day and instituting this system.