Reputations - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 01-28-2005, 02:24 PM

So Prof Hedgethistle has scaled new heights and no doubt SpM is not far behind ... can the summit be far away for the Hillary and Tensing of our ranks? Or will they merely cahnge colour....

Encaitare · 01-28-2005, 02:34 PM

Ah, congrats, Fordim! Looks like it's off to the Blessed Realm for you!

*sniff* We'll miss you here on the hither shore of mortal lands...

Mithalwen · 01-28-2005, 02:51 PM

Oooh I never even looked....... *sings (stephen oliver setting)*"To long, has he dwellt upon this hither shore, and in a faaaaaaaaading crown has twined the golden Elanor......."

Maybe should substitute James cook and Charles Clerke for Hillary and Tensing....

Neithan · 01-28-2005, 02:57 PM

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I guess it may because I had a certain type of British upbringing but I feel it is as vulgar as bragging about how rich you are..... and by quantifying it in such precise terms it does make it seem very competitive.

Well I am a hyper-competitive person by nature, and I see nothing wrong with taking pride in your accomplishments, whether it is a fortune you have earned or the rep points for your good posting. I think competition can be a good thing, it encourages better posts. However, I see your point. You don't come here to compete with your fellow downers and don't want it to turn into that kind of environment (completely understandable).

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Which leads me to wonder whether it's a common occurrence for people to accidentally click on "disapprove" instead of "approve" (or viece versa).

I havn't had that happen to me but I always double check when I give posts so that I don't do it to someone else. Also I always sign my posts so that if I do do it then the person can contact me.

Yes well done Fordim.

Lalwendë · 01-28-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Maybe should substitute James cook and Charles Clerke for Hillary and Tensing....

I presume you don't mean our beloved *cough* Home Secretary?

I'm not sure that would be a compliment...

Well, I was thinking more in terms of Max and Paddy off on their road trip to Valinor in a camper van. And that is a compliment!

Where to after this though...?

Mithalwen · 01-30-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I presume you don't mean our beloved *cough* Home Secretary?

I'm not sure that would be a compliment...

Well, I was thinking more in terms of Max and Paddy off on their road trip to Valinor in a camper van. And that is a compliment!

Where to after this though...?

No because that would be Charles Clarke who is definitely not a hero of mine whereas Charles Clerke is... despite the fact that I find most sailors to be the most boring people in the universe ( a little unfortunate given my location

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Lalwendë · 01-30-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

No because that would be Charles Clarke who is definitely not a hero of mine whereas Charles Clerke is... despite the fact that I find most sailors to be the most boring people in the universe ( a little unfortunate given my location )

Thank goodness for that! All is right with the world again... But I shall resist making any comments about sailors, this being family friendly and all that.

Mithalwen · 01-30-2005, 01:27 PM

I mean the yottie type rather than members of the senior service ...... although I did spend 3 years in Portsmouth..... in Freshers week we were officially warned off .... apparently for their safety ....

but this is very off topic....

Fordim Hedgethistle · 01-31-2005, 11:01 AM

In the interests of full disclosure, not to mention common courtesy, I should point out that it was the Saucepan Man himself who set me off on the Straight Road by repping a relatively fluffy post that he found amusing.

Poetically perfect and entirely suitable to the Downs: I made Saucie laugh, and he sent me to the Blessed Realm!

Has it been determined that 11 shinies is the end-point? Have I nothing left to strive for?

Mithalwen · 01-28-2005, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Neithan

Well I am a hyper-competitive person by nature, and I see nothing wrong with taking pride in your accomplishments, whether it is a fortune you have earned or the rep points for your good posting. I think competition can be a good thing, it encourages better posts. However, I see your point. You don't come here to compete with your fellow downers and don't want it to turn into that kind of environment (completely understandable).

I am not saying it is wrong to acheive - you just don't have to ram things down people's throats .... like the Harry Enfield character who spends his life saying "I can't help noticing that I am considerably richer than you...". He may be rich but he is a LOMBARD and everyone hates him........

Boromir88 · 01-28-2005, 11:48 PM

I think a congrats are in order for Fordhim, but beware Mr. Hedgethistle, any wrong immoral slip up could get you knocked off the straight road.

Mithalwen · 01-29-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

I think a congrats are in order for Fordhim, but beware Mr. Hedgethistle, any wrong immoral slip up could get you knocked off the straight road.

And then he would end up back in North America....

Lhunardawen · 01-30-2005, 05:04 AM

Don't forget to ask for directions, Fordim! No chance risking you being lost!

01-28-2005, 02:24 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Six green shinies So Prof Hedgethistle has scaled new heights and no doubt SpM is not far behind ... can the summit be far away for the Hillary and Tensing of our ranks? Or will they merely cahnge colour.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-28-2005, 02:51 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Oooh I never even looked....... sings (stephen oliver setting)"To long, has he dwellt upon this hither shore, and in a faaaaaaaaading crown has twined the golden Elanor......." Maybe should substitute James cook and Charles Clerke for Hillary and Tensing.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-30-2005, 01:27 PM	#8
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	They have a certain reputation..... I mean the yottie type rather than members of the senior service ...... although I did spend 3 years in Portsmouth..... in Freshers week we were officially warned off .... apparently for their safety .... but this is very off topic.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 01-30-2005 at 01:31 PM.

01-31-2005, 11:01 AM	#9
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	In the interests of full disclosure, not to mention common courtesy, I should point out that it was the Saucepan Man himself who set me off on the Straight Road by repping a relatively fluffy post that he found amusing. Poetically perfect and entirely suitable to the Downs: I made Saucie laugh, and he sent me to the Blessed Realm! Has it been determined that 11 shinies is the end-point? Have I nothing left to strive for? __________________ Scribbling scrabbling.

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01-28-2005, 02:34 PM	#2
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Ah, congrats, Fordim! Looks like it's off to the Blessed Realm for you! sniff We'll miss you here on the hither shore of mortal lands...

01-28-2005, 11:48 PM	#11
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	I think a congrats are in order for Fordhim, but beware Mr. Hedgethistle, any wrong immoral slip up could get you knocked off the straight road.

01-30-2005, 05:04 AM	#13
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Don't forget to ask for directions, Fordim! No chance risking you being lost!