Had to ask in the Newbie section before I get beat to death in the big boys/girls section.  I have an idea that it is where the posting goes so far off the rails that the OP can't recover.  Also, I am too new to the boards for the 'got rope' comment, but would love the background on that one.

but when you see a thread where the posts all start to collide with the right hand margin, it's a safe bet there's a train wreck going on.

Just pop up some popcorn and enjoy it.

I'll give it a go anyway.  A Train Wreak Thread can be considered one of those threads that the poster started that is just so out there that you can see them going overboard.  Sometimes its when a hobbyist falls for his provider and then can't handle it and becomes unglued at the seems. There are many different subjects where this could be applicable.  

GaGambler is by far one of the most active participants.  That was a phrase he used and now it's synonymous with him.  He does respond to this board, so maybe he can enlighten you further.  I will say this, on this board his demeanor is significantly different and if you are looking for honest feedback on this board, he is a wealth of knowledge and I will admit he's straight forward.  

Here's one meaning of Got Rope?

Someone might post something that others recognize as outrageous, stupid or worse.  
In replying to the replies, the OP will try to defend an indefensible position.  
In reply to yet further replies, OP keeps on trying to defend things.  
OP is going further and further out on a limb and not helping themselves. They are on the verge of hanging themselves with their own words.  

So, "Got Rope?" is a play on the old dairy industry advertisements "Got Milk?" AND it signifies that OP keeps reeling out more rope with which to tie a great big noose to hang himself instead of cutting his losses and shutting up.  

OP: She was rude to me, so I shredded her clothing with a machete. Do you think I did the right thing?
Replies: You are a horrible nut job.
OP: No, I mean she was really rude. And I didn't shred it too badly. It was a small machete.  
Replies: You belong in prison or an asylum.
OP: But how was I supposed to teach her a lesson? The machete shredding was a reasonable compromise between beating her up and setting the room on fire.  
Got Rope?

A "trainwreck" is a thread that has gone "off the rails." Either you see it coming and can't stop it, like with a runaway train, or the wreck has already happened and you can't look away. Whoever gets the worst of it--though it's not always their fault initially--is in for general ridicule and/or flame wars. The more they struggle the worse the wreck, usually.  

As for "Got rope?," I don't know the specific origin of the phrase. As someone said above, it's probably a play on "Got milk?" and is a recommendation of suicide. One thread I saw had the originator telling a provider to hang herself because she was whining about some convoluted situation where she let her feelings get mixed up with business. A client insulted her and threw her over for someone else after stringing her along about being real friends. At least that's how I remember it.

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Pretty good answers above already as to what a trainwreck thread is. Impposter gave a pretty good answer for the meaning of the "got rope" comment. He is spot on. As to the specifics, way back in 2012 there was a provider who started a thread on the General Board. It was basically an "I fell for a hobbyist" post. She dug herself a great big hole in her original post and kept digging deeper. GaGambler in his kindness offered to put her out of her misery by offering her some rope to hang herself. Since then, the term "got rope" comes up a lot in other trainwreck threads. I can find and post the exact link that started it all, but I will not post it here on the newbie board. We are supposed to be nice on the newbie board, and as the host here, I don't want any trainwreck threads here (even though I enjoy them on other boards). I would rather not even have a link to a trainwreck thread on this board.

Good insight.  I also agree with not posting the link on this board.  There should not be train wrecks on the Newbie board.

it could turn into a train wreck

The host has the ability to admonish individuals if they get out of line. And veterans will also step in.

Or partially wrong at least. The thread in question wasn't in 2012, but actually in Dec of 2011 and I didn't "exactly" offer to put her out of her misery, although I did offer her some rope. What I did say was that if she was a man, I would tell her to go hang herself, but I acknowledged that there is a double standard for women and that telling her to go hang herself would be inappropriate. I did however mention that I had some spare rope if she decided of her own volition to put "us" out of "her" misery. lol

Out of respect to the spirit of the Newbie board, I too will not link the thread, but the OP was made by Deb4512 circa December 2011 if anyone is interested. And for those of you that were not here at the time, I made my posts under the VERY clever alias GaGamblerssmarterbrother. I was the moderator of that board at the time and Admin insisted that I post under an alias when not speaking in my official capacity as mod, OR when making provocative statements. I fully concede my posts on that thread met both qualifications.

and it's too late to take it back now. lol

As for "got rope" yes it's a take off of something I said years ago in one of the more spectacular TWT's in the history of TER. I have explained it a little better in my reply to PS further down in this thread.

I freely admit to being one of the biggest "shit stirrers" on TER, but you are absolutely correct when you say my demeanor is significantly different here on this board. This board was created so Newbies can ask what might elsewhere be considered "dumb questions" without fear of being ridiculed. Considering the rough and tumble attitude on the other boards, a board like this one is absolutely necessary as we certainly don't want to chase off new members before they even get their bearings here. I completely respect the "sanctity" of this board and do my best to be as helpful as possible. That doesn't mean I won't rip someone a new one if they make the very same post on GD, but even there I rarely bash newbies for making innocent, but "clueless" questions. Everyone has to start somewhere, but when an experienced poster asks the same dumb question, yes the gloves come off in a hurry. lol

If someone asked me on the GD or by PM, I would post the link. I know exactly where to find it, and have posted links to it many times over the past 5 years. Two weeks before 2012, is not very far off at all. I also left out the provider's name on purpose, or the fact that you used your alias since you were a moderator then. I also would have left out your name except I knew you wouldn't mind being mentioned, or being credited with the post. I also knew you would eventually post o this thread.  I was just trying to answer the OP's question while still keeping the newbie board clean.

You also mischaracterized my comments regarding good old Deb hanging herself.  I was very careful NOT to tell her to hang herself, only that if she were a man, that would have been the advice I would have given her. lol

Guys,

Am I out of place to throw a flag here?  It's Friday, it's 70 degrees in NYC, the beers are cold.  Find your favorite and enjoy the weekend!  I didn't know I would stir up some raw emotions with the original post, but it has been entertaining.  Can't we all get along?

You asked a legitimate question and we answered it, without turning this thread into a trainwreck itself. If I thought it was getting out of hand I could have stopped it at any time. As far as "getting along" no worries there either! GaGambler and I have been board buds for years, and while I haven't met him personally yet, we talk a lot Back channel, so you could say we are buds off of TER too. GaGambler is a self proclaimed asshole on other boards but he is always a great asset on the newbie board, and I appreciate his input.  

Now that you know what a trainwreck is, (and the origin of "got rope") feel free to start one or participate in one. Just NOT on this board! 😜
Aloha! Have a great weekend!

I've been in this world a lot longer than my review history. I started without any help, insight, etc.  Basically I was winging it.  I learned the hard way, through trial and error.  Thankfully I only was burned a couple of times, but learned quickly.  I was even foolish enough once to get involved with a provider for a prolonged period of time.  I learned many lessons from that experience which I won't get into because I think she's operating UTR and reads these boards.  All I will say is that when life finally catches up to her, it won't be pretty.  

Even now I still come onto this board with the intent of learning something, anything that I think will benefit me.  What I appreciate about your posts are they are straight forward and you tend not to sugar coat, yet at the same time you are roasting anyone either.    

The reason I sometimes nit pick his posts is the fact that he makes so FEW mistakes to call him on, so I have fun finding small faults with his posts on the rare times that he makes them.

Also, I am the one who started "got rope" a good five years ago and I do consider it one of my claims to fame here.  

Lastly, if you do happen to go find that thread, you will notice I was posting under the alias "GaGamblerssmarterbrother" the reason for the alias is that I was the moderator of the GD at the time and Admin didn't like moderators getting involved in TWT's under their "real" handle which would show up in red. It's kind of a way of making sure those kind of post weren't construed as "official posts" on behalf of TER.

BTW, I luv Asians too. Welcome to TER, the place can be a lot of fun, especially if you don't take some of the light hearted ribbing too seriously, and "light hearted" ribbing is about as far as any of us take it on the newbie board. The same of course can not be said about all the TER boards, but my advice is the same. Don't take any of it too seriously and you'll be just fine.

GaGa,

Thanks for the follow up.  I didn't know if I had to police my own threads and keeps the flames to a minimum on the Newbie board.  BTW your involvement and threat to mention a real 'fake' name on another board was much appreciated.  Wings and Yuenglings on me at Mace's!