So why bother to answer?? (Estelyn's Rant)

[Mithalwen]

I found this while looking for something else. And I think it is well worth "doing a HerenIstarion" to it .

[Elennar Starfire]

What does it mean to "do a HerenIstarion"?

I suppose it depends on the forum, whether such posts are an annoyance. I am a member of another board with a section for chatting, those who wish to be chatty can do it there. I actually like the chatting section, but when chattiness gets into serious discussions it gets very annoying. So I guess my point is, there's a place for chatty posts, and a place for serious ones. If you can distinguish between them, you'll do well.

Hopefully that made sense to someone other than me...

[Encaitare]

Well, Elennar, Heren seems to have a thing for sending old but interesting threads up to the top so the newer crowd can have a look at them and revive them. Do I sense a new phrase of Downs-slang? To do a HerenIstarion?

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

Do I sense a new phrase of Downs-slang? To do a HerenIstarion?

That's a good one! I have to remember that

On-topic: Fresh corpses (and maybe some more rottened ones, too) can sometimes feel that they're a bit outsiders here if they can't really answer any asked question or participate in a vivid debate going on. If they write just a few words (no matter, how meaningless they are), people doesn't forget them completely. Unfortunately, "answers" like mentioned above don't really give them good reputation.

Those interrupting comments don't bother me much since I have used to skip them but I understand that it's irritating when someone meddles in a conversation with lines like "whaddar u guys talkin' about" and such. I guess it's the best and most subtle way to reduce comments like that by keeping this thread up and hint people who write that stuff to come here and read this thread.

ps. at least that made sense to me Elennar

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by dancing spawn of ungoliant

That's a good one! I have to remember that

On-topic: Fresh corpses (and maybe some more rottened ones, too) can sometimes feel that they're a bit outsiders here if they can't really answer any asked question or participate in a vivid debate going on. .. Unfortunately, "answers" like mentioned above don't really give them good reputation.

Those interrupting comments don't bother me much since I have used to skip them but I understand that it's irritating when someone meddles in a conversation with lines like "whaddar u guys talkin' about"

Yes, but I would feel a bit mean if that happened since "doing a HI" could just as validly (and more generously) be "to be very kind and encouraging to new downers" or "to be amazingly articulate and erudite in one's third or fourth language":I realise also that "to do a Mithalwen" could well be "to make a flippant remark, sail close to the wind or otherwise test the tolerances of the mods",or "to make a rambling, stream of consciousness post".

To return to the point, I do sympathise with your points since it took me some time after registering to pluck up my courage to post, even in the quiz forums - and even longer to post in "Books". I am very grateful for the encouragemnet I received there. However, as Estelyn said, Books is the advanced forum ( but I am sure, from my experience , that genuine requests for information would be met). N&N seems more relaxed as is fitting and gives a chance for the more recently dead to cut their teeth. Mirth has been dealt with elsewhere.

[mark12_30]

Heren-Istarion: archaic elvish: five wizards.
Proper Noun: A highly reputable Downer.
Slang: verb. To Heren-Istarion: The wizardly practice of searching out ancient lore from the dusty archives and appending a current post in the hopes that those following might glean information, gain wisdom, or be enlightened.
Abbreviation: to H-I, or to HI-up.

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

I realise also that "to do a Mithalwen" could well be "to make a flippant remark, sail close to the wind or otherwise test the tolerances of the mods"

Nah, just look at your reputation

[edit: Happy 500th to me ]