A Great Idea that wasn't... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nimrodel_9 · 08-01-2005, 04:59 PM

I started a "Legolas Appreciation" thread, that was shut down very soon. I don't think they understood something I said. Perhaps I should try again... No hard feelings.

Lhunardawen · 08-01-2005, 09:41 PM

Ah, kindred souls. Getting no replies is the very reason I used to be hesitant to open new threads. But a very kind wizard (actually, five of them) said these encouraging words when he described me in the 'Know Yer Mates' thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerenIstarion

Lhunardawen is somehow shy to start new threads of her own, and prefers to participate in already existing ones. I suppose that is groundless fear, and she would be well off if only she were to become 'thread-starter'

So most of the threads I've started (all in the Books) were not replied to much, but at least I was somehow able to contribute something to the forum.

Orominuialwen · 08-02-2005, 06:55 PM

I've always been very hesitant to start new threads, mostly because any ideas I do have have already been said in much clearer ways by others. I did start one thread, way back in 2003, on my theories on Into the West, which were of course promptly debunked. Fortunately, the thread turned into a general discussion of various theories on the song, but ever since then I've been quite wary of starting threads. I think that some of the posts I made as a newbie are much, much worse than that thread, though. There are some where I misunderstood what other people were saying, leading to very stupid posts that I cringe about in retrospect.

Formendacil · 08-02-2005, 07:42 PM

Ah... starting threads.

As yet, that bug has refrained from biting me- undoubtedly due to the nasty flavour. However, should it ever strike, I fear that there will be some hesitancy on my part for fear that somewhere in the past several years of this site's operation, SOMEONE will have posted on the same topic.

And Search options never seem to work for me the way they ought.

Morsul the Dark · 08-04-2005, 03:37 PM

my threads for the most part all go down in this category some i see why they went down others i am confused as to why they were no-goes if you will

Considering it was the only thread on the topic bbc radio production i thought was a shoe-in

Artists wanted another one I thought would be great

Oh and Nasty Tricksy Sauron....

Um sorry went down memory lane for a sec

mark12_30 · 08-04-2005, 03:40 PM

Polls.

Firefoot · 08-04-2005, 04:20 PM

Mark, I agree with you there... I tried to make one once but couldn't find the option for it.

I started up a thread a while back about the significance of the phrase "my precious" and whether Gollum was referring to himself or the Ring (or both). I thought it was a pretty fascinating speculation (still do), but it didn't garner many replies... hopefully people read with interest, though.

08-01-2005, 04:59 PM	#1
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	I started a "Legolas Appreciation" thread, that was shut down very soon. I don't think they understood something I said. Perhaps I should try again... No hard feelings. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

08-02-2005, 06:55 PM	#3
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	I've always been very hesitant to start new threads, mostly because any ideas I do have have already been said in much clearer ways by others. I did start one thread, way back in 2003, on my theories on Into the West, which were of course promptly debunked. Fortunately, the thread turned into a general discussion of various theories on the song, but ever since then I've been quite wary of starting threads. I think that some of the posts I made as a newbie are much, much worse than that thread, though. There are some where I misunderstood what other people were saying, leading to very stupid posts that I cringe about in retrospect. __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.)

08-02-2005, 07:42 PM	#4
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	Ah... starting threads. As yet, that bug has refrained from biting me- undoubtedly due to the nasty flavour. However, should it ever strike, I fear that there will be some hesitancy on my part for fear that somewhere in the past several years of this site's operation, SOMEONE will have posted on the same topic. And Search options never seem to work for me the way they ought. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

08-04-2005, 03:37 PM	#5
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	my threads for the most part all go down in this category some i see why they went down others i am confused as to why they were no-goes if you will Considering it was the only thread on the topic bbc radio production i thought was a shoe-in Artists wanted another one I thought would be great Oh and Nasty Tricksy Sauron.... Um sorry went down memory lane for a sec __________________ Morsul the Resurrected Last edited by Morsul the Dark; 08-04-2005 at 03:41 PM.

08-04-2005, 03:40 PM	#6
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Polls. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

08-04-2005, 04:20 PM	#7
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Mark, I agree with you there... I tried to make one once but couldn't find the option for it. I started up a thread a while back about the significance of the phrase "my precious" and whether Gollum was referring to himself or the Ring (or both). I thought it was a pretty fascinating speculation (still do), but it didn't garner many replies... hopefully people read with interest, though. Last edited by Firefoot; 08-04-2005 at 05:09 PM.

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