Best Thread of the Month - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 03-21-2005, 08:00 AM

One thread has caught my eye because of the very interesting points of view presented on the thread. It is Aragorn's Political Skills , started by Boromir88.

There has been a good turnout of thoughtful comments from a variety of Downers with surprisingly little of our usual riding of favourite hobby horses.

And I like the careful discrimination among heroic ideal, political skills, good judgment, and humane considerations.

Tolkien clearly had a vision of ideal monarchy which few people today share, so I think such a discussion is valuable. (Unless one follows the Diana vs Camilla intrigues.

) I also am very intrigued by Saurreg's analysis of Aragorn's battle decisions and how they relate to the narrative or fantasy elements. All in all, I think, a useful discussion! Kudos to Boro for starting it!

Bêthberry · 04-12-2005, 07:33 AM

There have been several very interesting new threads in the past month, but I wish particularly to commend this one: Tolkien, the Artist , started by Arts and Craft enthusiast Estelyn Telcontar.

Imagine, after all these years, a completely new topic on an aspect of Tolkien's creativity we have not explored! It shows that there are always new ideas, new ways of examining Tolkien. Kudos to Estelyn for her foresight and originality!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-24-2005, 12:36 AM

I'd like to nominate Eomer of the Rohirrim's Giggles. Not only is it a neat topic, but it has sparked on-topic debate, led to consitantly interesting discussion, and has nothing to do with Balrogs.

Bêthberry · 04-24-2005, 12:55 PM

And nothing to do with Wargs either, Fea!

Thanks for nominating it, as it is good to see activity on this thread.

"Giggles" certainly did spark some interesting comments. it is interesting how revisited or redefined topics can lead to other directions.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 05-19-2005, 04:22 PM

The B-W's Isle of Werewolves game.

It encourages critical thinking, cynicism, alliances, lynching, and finger-pointing. What more can a girl ask for?

The Only Real Estel · 05-19-2005, 06:45 PM

I second BW's Isle of Werewolves game as well, & for all the same reasons as Fea ( plus the descriptions of the deaths are always...well, interesting to read at least!

). I think it's a great addition to the forums & I haven't even actually played it yet!
Also, I think Crazy Captions deserves an automatic nomination every month.

Estelyn Telcontar · 08-23-2005, 11:10 AM

I would like to nominate this thread for thread of the month: Jackson Purists Deplore Tolkien Changes, posted by Elladan and Elrohir

Not only is it nice to see a fresh discussion taking place on the Movies forum; after the usual initial "what is this" reactions by some who weren't sure whether to take it seriously or not, members have been posting in the spirit of the original article. It's highly enjoyable to read, since the posts take a new twist on the movie/book comparisons, are very funny, and have lots of people participating! Now that we're all finished with the ranting that went on immediately after the movies and DVDs were released, everyone can relax and take an amused, laid-back look at the differences one more time.

03-21-2005, 08:00 AM	#1
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	A sword in a stone or what? One thread has caught my eye because of the very interesting points of view presented on the thread. It is Aragorn's Political Skills , started by Boromir88. There has been a good turnout of thoughtful comments from a variety of Downers with surprisingly little of our usual riding of favourite hobby horses. And I like the careful discrimination among heroic ideal, political skills, good judgment, and humane considerations. Tolkien clearly had a vision of ideal monarchy which few people today share, so I think such a discussion is valuable. (Unless one follows the Diana vs Camilla intrigues. ) I also am very intrigued by Saurreg's analysis of Aragorn's battle decisions and how they relate to the narrative or fantasy elements. All in all, I think, a useful discussion! Kudos to Boro for starting it! __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away. Last edited by Bêthberry; 03-21-2005 at 08:04 AM.

04-12-2005, 07:33 AM	#2
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	A new month, a new idea There have been several very interesting new threads in the past month, but I wish particularly to commend this one: Tolkien, the Artist , started by Arts and Craft enthusiast Estelyn Telcontar. Imagine, after all these years, a completely new topic on an aspect of Tolkien's creativity we have not explored! It shows that there are always new ideas, new ways of examining Tolkien. Kudos to Estelyn for her foresight and originality! __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

04-24-2005, 12:36 AM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I'd like to nominate Eomer of the Rohirrim's Giggles. Not only is it a neat topic, but it has sparked on-topic debate, led to consitantly interesting discussion, and has nothing to do with Balrogs. __________________ peace

04-24-2005, 12:55 PM	#4
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	And nothing to do with Wargs either, Fea! Thanks for nominating it, as it is good to see activity on this thread. "Giggles" certainly did spark some interesting comments. it is interesting how revisited or redefined topics can lead to other directions. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

05-19-2005, 04:22 PM	#5
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	The B-W's Isle of Werewolves game. It encourages critical thinking, cynicism, alliances, lynching, and finger-pointing. What more can a girl ask for? __________________ peace

05-19-2005, 06:45 PM	#6
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	I second BW's Isle of Werewolves game as well, & for all the same reasons as Fea ( plus the descriptions of the deaths are always...well, interesting to read at least! ). I think it's a great addition to the forums & I haven't even actually played it yet! Also, I think Crazy Captions deserves an automatic nomination every month.

08-23-2005, 11:10 AM	#7
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I would like to nominate this thread for thread of the month: Jackson Purists Deplore Tolkien Changes, posted by Elladan and Elrohir Not only is it nice to see a fresh discussion taking place on the Movies forum; after the usual initial "what is this" reactions by some who weren't sure whether to take it seriously or not, members have been posting in the spirit of the original article. It's highly enjoyable to read, since the posts take a new twist on the movie/book comparisons, are very funny, and have lots of people participating! Now that we're all finished with the ranting that went on immediately after the movies and DVDs were released, everyone can relax and take an amused, laid-back look at the differences one more time. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

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