Most Embarassing BD moment - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-23-2005, 09:13 AM

Not necessarily for us, but more for Crystal Heart. It has to be rather shocking to come back and learn that you're dead.

the phantom · 02-23-2005, 09:40 AM

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Not necessarily for us, but more for Crystal Heart.

Bingo. That's what I meant.

The poor dear definitely has us beat in the embarrassment department.

I hope the nice "eulogies" people wrote for her are helping her get over it.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 02-23-2005, 11:23 AM

Thanks Helen! *wipes away tear*

So kind.

But I think I still have embarrassing moments all the time. Like when I go off on an absurd tangent (usually with Mithalwen

- bad influences on each other) and get told off by a moderator. A ridiculous 'newbie' thing to do, of course.

There are times, though, when you just feel embarrassed for other people. Like when you're reading an old thread and smack in the middle of it you'll come across a post that goes something like "Legolas was WAY better than Aragorn LOLOL!!!!!" That's just a terrible thing to face.

mark12_30 · 02-23-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

There are times, though, when you just feel embarrassed for other people. Like when you're reading an old thread and smack in the middle of it you'll come across a post that goes something like "Legolas was WAY better than Aragorn LOLOL!!!!!" That's just a terrible thing to face.

You're right, that IS terribly embarassing. Truly cringe-worthy. I mean, come ON ppl, anybody with half a CLUE would know for a fact that Roggie of Morgoth was the hottest of all. Sheesh.

Lalwendë · 02-23-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

But I think I still have embarrassing moments all the time. Like when I go off on an absurd tangent (usually with Mithalwen - bad influences on each other) and get told off by a moderator. A ridiculous 'newbie' thing to do, of course.

Meh. I do this all the time too. And let me tell you, it makes me feel embarrassed, and then I go and do it again.

But anything anyone posts in their early days is more likely to be slightly embarrassing, so in my eyes, it's not really embarrassing at all. That's why I'm particularly impressed when new members make amazing posts.

Lhunardawen · 02-25-2005, 06:21 AM

I feel embarrassed that I felt embarrassed for (privately) falling for the Crystal Heart joke. And even telling my brother Nilpydude about it.

Didn't get it? Read again.

Mithalwen · 02-27-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

But I think I still have embarrassing moments all the time. Like when I go off on an absurd tangent (usually with Mithalwen

- bad influences on each other) and get told off by a moderator. A ridiculous 'newbie' thing to do, of course.

Should I be embarrassed because I am not embarrassed by going of at a tangent? I get annoyed when I go widely OFF TOPIC - especially if it is because I have let someone wind me up, but I have no shame regarding Tolkien related flights of fancy eg "Did Bill Ferny die?" and the digressions on Isildur's hair/Hare.. sometimes you come across these quirky little threads that need to be a chance to stretch their wings .... and I think it is a shame we have had our wrist slapped for taking our designations too literally in "Reputations". While, I know I err on the side of froth and bubble, and feel I should make more effort with the serious stuff, ~ I would not come so much, if at all if it were all deadly serious. And with that I am off to change my sig.

**The Saucepan Man** · 02-27-2005, 02:36 PM

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... and I think it is a shame we have had our wrist slapped for taking our designations too literally in "Reputations" ... I would not come so much, if at all if it were all deadly serious.

The way I see it, there is a big difference between humorous on-topic posts and banter which reduces threads to little more than an excuse to chat. The Reputations thread, which was originally intended as a place where people could raise questions about the Rep system, descended quite significantly into the latter. I have no problem with the occasional "off the cuff" post, but moderators would not be doing their duty if they did not step in when this becomes execessive. Without the guidelines which have been established here being observed, the on-topic humour and serious discussion would be lost amidst the "froth and bubble" of chat.

Mithalwen · 02-27-2005, 02:49 PM

Well, OK , but, it is not helpful to be told to run along to the chatroom when timezones provide an insurmountable issue. The Coming of Age club is a more gossipy environment but effectively it means that you can only be sociable with those of your own generation. And so it is harder not to stray. And so once again I go off topic............... Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh

Estelyn Telcontar · 02-27-2005, 02:57 PM

There are plenty of other members in or near your time zone, Mithalwen - and some of them are in the chat room...

Bêthberry · 02-27-2005, 03:02 PM

Mithalwen, the chat room is "open" 24/7. There are many Europeans who hang out there; some younger than you; some older. Do you want to chat during work hours or in the evening? Or are you a nightowl? I'm sure you can find people there. Sauce manages to be there at the most amazing hours.

Chat ebbs and flows, but try it out.

Oh, and introduce yourself to me when you come (in case you change your nick). I'm the Op called Bethberry.

02-23-2005, 09:13 AM	#1
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Not necessarily for us, but more for Crystal Heart. It has to be rather shocking to come back and learn that you're dead. __________________ peace

02-23-2005, 11:23 AM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Thanks Helen! wipes away tear So kind. But I think I still have embarrassing moments all the time. Like when I go off on an absurd tangent (usually with Mithalwen - bad influences on each other) and get told off by a moderator. A ridiculous 'newbie' thing to do, of course. There are times, though, when you just feel embarrassed for other people. Like when you're reading an old thread and smack in the middle of it you'll come across a post that goes something like "Legolas was WAY better than Aragorn LOLOL!!!!!" That's just a terrible thing to face. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

02-25-2005, 06:21 AM	#6
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	This would be confusing... I feel embarrassed that I felt embarrassed for (privately) falling for the Crystal Heart joke. And even telling my brother Nilpydude about it. Didn't get it? Read again.

02-27-2005, 02:49 PM	#9
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well, OK , but, it is not helpful to be told to run along to the chatroom when timezones provide an insurmountable issue. The Coming of Age club is a more gossipy environment but effectively it means that you can only be sociable with those of your own generation. And so it is harder not to stray. And so once again I go off topic............... Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-27-2005, 02:57 PM	#10
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	There are plenty of other members in or near your time zone, Mithalwen - and some of them are in the chat room... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

02-27-2005, 03:02 PM	#11
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Mithalwen, the chat room is "open" 24/7. There are many Europeans who hang out there; some younger than you; some older. Do you want to chat during work hours or in the evening? Or are you a nightowl? I'm sure you can find people there. Sauce manages to be there at the most amazing hours. Chat ebbs and flows, but try it out. Oh, and introduce yourself to me when you come (in case you change your nick). I'm the Op called Bethberry. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.