Hmmmm.
Having just seen BraynDedd's post, I can't help but to think that your idea backfired somewhat...
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 19:57, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

every attempt to mod b3ta backfires

(PsychoChomp, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:03, Reply)

I've just realised that my choice of phrase
was possibly inappropriate.

I agree partially. It's trying to mod /talk that's doomed: that's like trying to calm down a hornets' nest by waggling a stick around inside it.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:09, Reply)

I believe if you blow smoke in the nest it dulls them.
Maybe he should set talk/ on fire.
( girlinthehole, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:11, Reply)

TRUFAX:
Blowing smoke into a beehive doesn't sedate the bees. They do, however, start to believe that the hive is on fire, and so devote all their attention to rescuing honey, grubs, and the queen, rather than stinging you.

/soon-to-get-a-beehive blog
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:14, Reply)

Ooo! well you live and learn.

( girlinthehole, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:18, Reply)