How did the other BDers change you? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Orual · 10-27-2004, 03:08 PM

There are a lot of people who have changed me here. The RPGs have helped me as a writer and as a team player so much...I'd like to send a big thank-you to Child of the 7th Age and piosenniel who helped me get into the RPG's, and much love to mark 12_30, Imladris, Nurumaiel, Aylwen, littlemanpoet, and everybody else on the Tapestry team. You've all been such blessings.

the phantom · 11-18-2004, 05:45 PM

I was thinking yesterday about how much time I have spent on this site over the past couple years. If you added it all up I don't know how much it would be- but I know it'd be a whole lot.

People don't spend their free time doing things they don't enjoy, so obviously I enjoy coming here.

But why? If it's just to practice typing then there's plenty of other things I could do instead. If it's just because I think green characters on a black background is cool then I should just download a Matrix screen-saver and stare at it. If it's just to talk about Tolkien I could just talk to my friends or my dad, or join some other Tolkien site.

So..... I guess it must be my fellow members.

The Barrow-Wight and the rest of the administration- I would just like to say "Thank you, thank you, thank you." Obviously this site would not exist without you. And BW is very funny for a big, mean, thread-closing man in green.

And all the mods deserve a pat on the back for the job they do, like Esty in the Chapter-by-Chapter section.

Then there's all those members who've been around as long as (or longer than) me, like Davem, Beth, Child, and.... you know who you are. Members who join and don't leave is what makes me feel, how would I say it, at home when I visit the Downs.

And of course, there's all the members that I have debated with and against time and time again in the books over the years like Kuru, Legolas, Maedhros, Boromir88, and others.

One of these "others" would be The Saucepan Man. SP has impressed me many times with his good sense of humor, shrewd observations, and ability to debate rough and tough but still remain friendly.

And don't forget about Squatter. I haven't seen him in an age but who could possibly forget his posts. He was top notch.

I don't come to the Barrow-Downs just to be serious. I enjoy smiling as well, and two Downers that have made me smile quite a bit are Diamond and burra. Intelligent posts are great, but intelligent posts that make you laugh are even better.

And how could I not mention Lush, someone you want to kiss one minute and strangle the next. She is.... well, she's just Lush.

Then there's Feanor of the Peredhil. A delightful young lady... but obviously too nice... I don't think anyone else would put up with my constant stream of pm babble.

I can't possibly list every member of the Downs that pops into my head (even the great phantom must go to class occasionally), so to everyone I didn't name- the phantom is glad you are a member.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-18-2004, 08:30 PM

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Then there's Feanor of the Peredhil. A delightful young lady... but obviously too nice... I don't think anyone else would put up with my constant stream of pm babble.

My dear phantom, you give me too much credit. Not only do I "put up" with your "babble", but I enjoy our conversations immensely. Occasionally I even receive odd looks from people near me if I'm in public when I read things. The "pumpkin eater" comment drew some concerned stares in English class today when I laughed aloud. So there. The phantom entertains me on a regular basis, as well as making an excellent penpal, so thanks for that.

Another thank you that I hadn't gotten around to yet is to Aman. Our own dear Innkeeper has managed to suck me into RPGing through a PM continuation of The Gauntlet Tavern. I even posted in The Green Dragon! So thanks also to you, Aman, and may your blades stay sharp, your rag clean, and your sais golden.

Fea

rutslegolas · 11-19-2004, 09:04 AM

Ah ,I am a changed person since I have been a regular member on the Barrowdowns .

I thank Pio for her guidance on my first Green Dragon post ,and several other forums.

Imladris for helping me plan my RPG .

Nuranar helping me improve my writing skills.

And ALL the other BDers who changed my life.

And lastly The Phantom for my new Signature.

Elennar Starfire · 11-19-2004, 07:17 PM

I've noticed a dramatic improvement in the quality of my writing (most especially poetry) since I joined here. I'm inclined to attribute that to the wonderful writing quality generally found here.

Encaitare · 11-19-2004, 09:27 PM

I certainly agree with you, Leny. I've become so nitpicky about grammar now from trying to make my posts sound intelligent.

I correct my sister and even my friends without thinking... I think I irritate them a bit. Hah.

And, I learned a brilliant word here that's fun to say and watch people look confused: verisimilitude. Or even better, verisimilitudinous. Just say one of them if you ever feel stupid, and you'll suddenly feel smart again. I swear.

Lhunardawen · 11-20-2004, 12:27 AM

I have also recently noticed how much I've been analyzing everything (well, almost everything) I read since the CbC started. We've been taking Dante's Inferno for English class and I found myself trying to make connections between the Citadel there (has seven battlements), and, naturally, Minas Tirith. So now I feel smarter than ever, thanks in part to the people who post in the CbC threads. But I'll have to try saying verisimilitude or verisimilitudinous...if I get around to knowing what they mean.

10-27-2004, 03:08 PM	#1
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	There are a lot of people who have changed me here. The RPGs have helped me as a writer and as a team player so much...I'd like to send a big thank-you to Child of the 7th Age and piosenniel who helped me get into the RPG's, and much love to mark 12_30, Imladris, Nurumaiel, Aylwen, littlemanpoet, and everybody else on the Tapestry team. You've all been such blessings. __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"

11-18-2004, 05:45 PM	#2
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I was thinking yesterday about how much time I have spent on this site over the past couple years. If you added it all up I don't know how much it would be- but I know it'd be a whole lot. People don't spend their free time doing things they don't enjoy, so obviously I enjoy coming here. But why? If it's just to practice typing then there's plenty of other things I could do instead. If it's just because I think green characters on a black background is cool then I should just download a Matrix screen-saver and stare at it. If it's just to talk about Tolkien I could just talk to my friends or my dad, or join some other Tolkien site. So..... I guess it must be my fellow members. The Barrow-Wight and the rest of the administration- I would just like to say "Thank you, thank you, thank you." Obviously this site would not exist without you. And BW is very funny for a big, mean, thread-closing man in green. And all the mods deserve a pat on the back for the job they do, like Esty in the Chapter-by-Chapter section. Then there's all those members who've been around as long as (or longer than) me, like Davem, Beth, Child, and.... you know who you are. Members who join and don't leave is what makes me feel, how would I say it, at home when I visit the Downs. And of course, there's all the members that I have debated with and against time and time again in the books over the years like Kuru, Legolas, Maedhros, Boromir88, and others. One of these "others" would be The Saucepan Man. SP has impressed me many times with his good sense of humor, shrewd observations, and ability to debate rough and tough but still remain friendly. And don't forget about Squatter. I haven't seen him in an age but who could possibly forget his posts. He was top notch. I don't come to the Barrow-Downs just to be serious. I enjoy smiling as well, and two Downers that have made me smile quite a bit are Diamond and burra. Intelligent posts are great, but intelligent posts that make you laugh are even better. And how could I not mention Lush, someone you want to kiss one minute and strangle the next. She is.... well, she's just Lush. Then there's Feanor of the Peredhil. A delightful young lady... but obviously too nice... I don't think anyone else would put up with my constant stream of pm babble. I can't possibly list every member of the Downs that pops into my head (even the great phantom must go to class occasionally), so to everyone I didn't name- the phantom is glad you are a member. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important. Last edited by the phantom; 11-18-2004 at 08:41 PM. Reason: extra word

11-19-2004, 09:04 AM	#4
rutslegolas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Elven Lands of India Posts: 533	Ah ,I am a changed person since I have been a regular member on the Barrowdowns . I thank Pio for her guidance on my first Green Dragon post ,and several other forums. Imladris for helping me plan my RPG . Nuranar helping me improve my writing skills. And ALL the other BDers who changed my life. And lastly The Phantom for my new Signature. __________________ If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with the bull - The Phantom.

11-19-2004, 07:17 PM	#5
Elennar Starfire Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nowhere...now here Posts: 952	I've noticed a dramatic improvement in the quality of my writing (most especially poetry) since I joined here. I'm inclined to attribute that to the wonderful writing quality generally found here. __________________ Don't let me die!

11-19-2004, 09:27 PM	#6
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I certainly agree with you, Leny. I've become so nitpicky about grammar now from trying to make my posts sound intelligent. I correct my sister and even my friends without thinking... I think I irritate them a bit. Hah. And, I learned a brilliant word here that's fun to say and watch people look confused: verisimilitude. Or even better, verisimilitudinous. Just say one of them if you ever feel stupid, and you'll suddenly feel smart again. I swear.

11-20-2004, 12:27 AM	#7
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I have also recently noticed how much I've been analyzing everything (well, almost everything) I read since the CbC started. We've been taking Dante's Inferno for English class and I found myself trying to make connections between the Citadel there (has seven battlements), and, naturally, Minas Tirith. So now I feel smarter than ever, thanks in part to the people who post in the CbC threads. But I'll have to try saying verisimilitude or verisimilitudinous...if I get around to knowing what they mean.