Closed thread policies - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 07-23-2004, 02:22 AM

It is irrelevant if I agreed or disagreed with the last post on that particular thread. I closed the thread because we don't have political conversations here in the Downs (unless they are purely about Middle-earth). This remains a forum dedicated to the discussion of Middle-earth, where I don't recall there being an America to love or hate. Rest assured, if I've closed a topic without explaining myself, the topic is breaking a rule that shouldn't need explaining.

Regarding signatures, there shouldn't be political or religious statements in them, including opinion polls. Occassional some slip past our attention, but eventually we see too many and we send out notices for people to change them (I've been seeing a trend lately, even... perhaps it is time once again). The Downs is not a forum for any agenda other than HOBBIT POWER!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-23-2004, 08:42 AM

Understood.

Bombadil · 07-23-2004, 10:21 AM

I see... Thank you Sharku and BW, I guess I need to freshen up on the rules a bit more. I thank you for giving the thread time for response before you shut it down though.

I am no fan of joining our world with Tolkien's because I like to use his as an escape. But it seems I can't help it, but I will try my best to avoid such threads in the future. I suppose this thread will be closed now.

07-23-2004, 02:22 AM	#1
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	I close topics that break rules. It is irrelevant if I agreed or disagreed with the last post on that particular thread. I closed the thread because we don't have political conversations here in the Downs (unless they are purely about Middle-earth). This remains a forum dedicated to the discussion of Middle-earth, where I don't recall there being an America to love or hate. Rest assured, if I've closed a topic without explaining myself, the topic is breaking a rule that shouldn't need explaining. Regarding signatures, there shouldn't be political or religious statements in them, including opinion polls. Occassional some slip past our attention, but eventually we see too many and we send out notices for people to change them (I've been seeing a trend lately, even... perhaps it is time once again). The Downs is not a forum for any agenda other than HOBBIT POWER! __________________ The Barrow-Wight Last edited by The Barrow-Wight; 07-23-2004 at 02:25 AM. Reason: Added signature info.

07-23-2004, 08:42 AM	#2
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Regarding signatures Understood. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-23-2004, 10:21 AM	#3
Bombadil Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Old Forest Posts: 488	I see... Thank you Sharku and BW, I guess I need to freshen up on the rules a bit more. I thank you for giving the thread time for response before you shut it down though. I am no fan of joining our world with Tolkien's because I like to use his as an escape. But it seems I can't help it, but I will try my best to avoid such threads in the future. I suppose this thread will be closed now. __________________ "'Eldest, that's what I am... Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn... He knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.'"