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Ithaeliel · 04-27-2004, 08:36 PM

In the past, when I've thought of threads, some were random and shallow RPGs (some were good, though), some were topics like a northwest U.S./Canadian BD meeting, some were N&N chit-chat topics that got closed sooner or later by a frustrated mod... the good ones, though, were inspired by, as Perky Ent said, a fellow BD-er or something out of one of Tolkien's books. I've come up with topics that question the true nature of the immortality and relative aging of the Eldar... but in the past most of my time has been spent roleplaying, and thus I don't start too many topics.

Lush · 04-27-2004, 08:52 PM

An extremely popular thread is not necessarily any better than one where only 10 people post.

Some threads are just geared toward a smaller group of people.

The threads I started that went on for months...I wasn't really fond of them by the end.

Amanaduial the archer · 05-06-2004, 03:24 PM

Usually the other people who frequented them were though.

I agree though: some work well with a small group of people, as it allows a personal discussion to carry on the the people involved to get used to the styles of the others - this can be a good thing or a bad thing! But incredibly long threads with hundreds of participators all posting only once or twice are not, in my opinion, the best - I like it in a discussion when people back up and carry on the discussion, allowing more depth.

Well, that's the idea anyway.

bilbo_baggins · 05-07-2004, 08:51 AM

Have you seen the "Canonicity" thread lately? It is just like you were describing, Aman. No wonder it's so successful.

Quicksilver_Sprite · 05-08-2004, 12:26 PM

There was one called, I think, Titles for the Future a ways back. The topic was something along the lines of, "if you ever got a personal title, what would it be?" Got to ten pages at one point, before it was shut down for being off topic.

bilbo_baggins · 05-11-2004, 07:58 AM

How could it be off-topic? The Canonicity thread has apparently gone beyond anything reasonably titled "Tolkien" and is now something we can't label. I suggest someone read that and see what is 'off-topic' persay.

Beren87 · 05-15-2004, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver_Sprite

There was one called, I think, Titles for the Future a ways back. The topic was something along the lines of, "if you ever got a personal title, what would it be?" Got to ten pages at one point, before it was shut down for being off topic.

I did actually figure out what title I wanted on that thread, though.

When (and if) I ever post new topics, they're invariably from news sources (which tends to limit to movies, as of late). They tend to be the most analytical, for me. If I ever have Tolkien questions, they've generally been answered already, and search takes care of that.

04-27-2004, 08:36 PM	#1
Ithaeliel Cornus Caliga Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Five-hundred-twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes from here Posts: 710	In the past, when I've thought of threads, some were random and shallow RPGs (some were good, though), some were topics like a northwest U.S./Canadian BD meeting, some were N&N chit-chat topics that got closed sooner or later by a frustrated mod... the good ones, though, were inspired by, as Perky Ent said, a fellow BD-er or something out of one of Tolkien's books. I've come up with topics that question the true nature of the immortality and relative aging of the Eldar... but in the past most of my time has been spent roleplaying, and thus I don't start too many topics. __________________ That best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. .................William Wordsworth

04-27-2004, 08:52 PM	#2
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	An extremely popular thread is not necessarily any better than one where only 10 people post. Some threads are just geared toward a smaller group of people. The threads I started that went on for months...I wasn't really fond of them by the end. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

05-06-2004, 03:24 PM	#3
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	Usually the other people who frequented them were though. I agree though: some work well with a small group of people, as it allows a personal discussion to carry on the the people involved to get used to the styles of the others - this can be a good thing or a bad thing! But incredibly long threads with hundreds of participators all posting only once or twice are not, in my opinion, the best - I like it in a discussion when people back up and carry on the discussion, allowing more depth. Well, that's the idea anyway. __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

05-07-2004, 08:51 AM	#4
bilbo_baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: In my front hallway, grabbing my staff, about to head out my door Posts: 275	Have you seen the "Canonicity" thread lately? It is just like you were describing, Aman. No wonder it's so successful. __________________ "For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and with more knowledge comes more grief."

05-08-2004, 12:26 PM	#5
Quicksilver_Sprite Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2004 Location: X marks the spot! Posts: 27	There was one called, I think, Titles for the Future a ways back. The topic was something along the lines of, "if you ever got a personal title, what would it be?" Got to ten pages at one point, before it was shut down for being off topic. __________________ Proud member of the Society for Nearsighted Elves! -6.50, -5.00 Dream a dream / And see through angel's eyes / A place where we can fly away Ride with me upon a shining star, / Above the moonlit sky / We will find Elysium

05-11-2004, 07:58 AM	#6
bilbo_baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: In my front hallway, grabbing my staff, about to head out my door Posts: 275	How could it be off-topic? The Canonicity thread has apparently gone beyond anything reasonably titled "Tolkien" and is now something we can't label. I suggest someone read that and see what is 'off-topic' persay. __________________ "For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and with more knowledge comes more grief."