[Urwen]

Originally Posted by Huinesoron

Okay, so I need to address this one, because I think you're misunderstanding. Both my computers and my phone are permanently logged into the Downs, so yes, when I visit it's going to show up. I'm not going to start logging out - that just leads to lost passwords and frustration. (I don't think I know my password right now, actually.) Staying logged in is a really standard feature on the modern Web.

That visit is usually to check if any thing's happened - in one of the top two forums, in Fanfic or the birthday or party threads, or right here in the games. That's doing something. If something new is up, I read it; that's doing something too. If nothing new is up, then depending on mood and time, I might look at the Password to see if I've had any new ideas; that's doing something too.

But if I'm stumped, then I'm stumped, and will usually stay silent rather than saying anything. Sometimes I'll post thoughts just to try and get other people inspired, but usually I don't have thoughts. I'm not going to post just to say that, and I don't think you would either?

My view - not based on any rules, just my view - is that leaving people time to think or contribute is absolutely fine, even if iit means a day - even two! - of silence in a game. After that point, the password (/riddle/puzzle/whatever) creator should probably provide some sort of helping hand, because it's clear they've already beaten everyone who's playing. Not saying they have to! But in the interests of keeping the game going, it's probably a good idea.

My point is, nobody is reading the Downs just to get at you. We're really not!

hS

A day or two is fine, but 7-8 days or more is not. For instance, the Riddle thread is stagnant because no new clue has been posted yet.

P.S: Sorry about these. I was a bad mood because of certain issues, and you only worsened my bad mood. It's fine now.