Klo

A good example of those "positive" aspects of hijacking you've identified is the current thread: Courage Conquers Cancer that I started. My original post was a link to a Tabloid style story of how horrific some find the radiation mask process and TX.
It mentioned an older head and neck cancer organization which then triggered very interesting posts and conversations about that organization.
I welcomed the "side trip" ..
Eric mentioned something that I think is important. If the OP is a newbie, then we must be extra careful to focus on their question and concern. Old timers like myself have zero difficulty with "side trips" or "rest stops" but we have already traveled that main highway of TX and complications (sometimes more than once). If it's your first time on the road, it's a different story.
Keep the faith
Charm