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There are two handy links on the front page of the maths forum that some people may not be aware of.

1)  "Netiquette".  This is worth reading.  If only to laugh/cry.

Here is part of the list:

Stick to the topic when posting a message. Don't post unrelated comments

2)  There is a wonderful new link called "Start new topic" which might be of use here.  It allows you to ... start a new topic!  It's so brilliant I don't know why no-one thought of it sooner. 

Now, as of 2011, if someone has got a thread about Long Division and you want to talk about ethnic division in certain countries, you no longer need to hijack the original thread to do so!

If there is a thread about Mixed Ability then there is no need to post in there about Mixed Nuts.

I am sure that in future there will be further technological advances on the TES Forum, but I can't think of anything that will beat the "Start new topic" button.  Keep up the good work, TES!

I like a bit of off topic discussion in my classrooms.  I find it enhances, rather than detracts from, the quality of the work which is done.

I have no problem facilitating the situation to ensure the key elements of the lesson are clear.

Besides, you find out all the gossip.  Which can be interesting and or useful.

Morning bombayloaf.

Where the drift still relates to maths and/or teaching it can provide an interesting discussion ... similar to a real life discussion

When the off-topic comments are garbage or personal abuse or flaming ... on thread or new thread ... these are not appreciated

weebecka:

I found this discussion which explores one aspect of going off the topic.  It didn't reach any clear conclusions but I think it's interesting.

Another dull link not to follow.

Ah yes. Confessions from weewecka's randy adventures whereby her teacher set her on the path of rich tasks and robust learning (and no, I am not judging).