Do we realize how crazy we are? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Durelin · 09-06-2005, 05:55 PM

Just as a comment on Esty's post, and the general discussion about 'educationalness' really... The Barrow-Downs has been largely responsible for improvement in my writing over the past 3 years. It ain't much, but...comparatively, the difference is huge.

It also helped me with my social incompetence...or worsened it...I'm not sure...

the guy who be short · 09-07-2005, 10:44 AM

One finds that one is much more likely to come across the impersonal pronoun on the Downs. In real life, one fears that use of the aforementioned pronoun could result in ostracisation due to a general belief that one is either pretentious or in some way connected to the Royalty, both traits that are likely to make one quite unpopular.

But seriously, it's oddly nice to use formal language and see it so commonly in use.

Yes, maybe I am nuts. Who cares?

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-07-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TGWBS

Yes, maybe I am nuts.

Surely you mean: Forsooth, perchance one is nuts ...

The Only Real Estel · 09-07-2005, 11:21 AM

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Anyway, I simply act the way I want to act, and if someone doesn't like it that's fine by me.

Exactly. Take it or leave it, 'cause chances are slim that I will change it.

I suppose my 'craziness' probably grew a bit during the WW games I was able to play in. It's so wierd to have to turn down going to a movie because, "I still haven't voted yet", or not go out to eat because, "I have to see if I've been killed or not." But being on the forum is worth any grief you might get over it, & I personally don't get much.

Estelyn brought up a great point about how educational the forums are & Gurthang & others have made great points about how it's helped their writing/social skills. It has helped my writing (to a degree

), but it's helped me to think about the other person's point of view also. You may not agree with what they're saying, but that doesn't mean you can't try to understand it.

I realize how 'crazy' I might seem to others but, on the whole, I think my 'crazy' is probably better than their 'normal'.

Valesse · 09-07-2005, 01:50 PM

We (and by we I mean Barrow-Wight) have definately made a grand little culture for ourselves on this forum, what with our common love for the written word and fantastic realm building. It seems that we've (again I mean Barrow-Wight) a place where we are (this time I don't mean Barrow-Wight, but do not exclude him, as that is not wise.) free to explore the imagination of one man... or at least how we preceive it.

Like all cultures when viewed from the outside we downers (again not excluding BW.) are absolute and complete lunatics who greet people into a group by mocking them with well choosen, and somehow eloquient words... if thats possible. We delight in the trivial and the theoretical where others would buy the cliff-notes... this, as I see it (and by I, I mean me; not Barrow-Wight. *wink*), does not make us freaks, but-- now this might scare some of the younger or more sensitive wights-- normal... Which just might make everything in this world of ours (And by ours I do NOT mean Barrow-Wight, and exclude him COMPLETELY. Hmpft.) just a bit more scary.

Either that or I'm doing something wrong in Anthropology class, which is more likely, weirdos ; )

Glirdan · 09-09-2005, 09:16 PM

We are not lunatics!! How could you say such a thing!?!?

As we have clearly staed before, they are the crazy ones for not joining this awsome site! I do however agree with the fact that if all of us were pushed into our little group (I mean those that post on here frequently[ie. myslef, you Valesse, Wilwa, Gil, phantom, Enca, B-W, Eomer, Fordim, Perky, TGWBS, Saucy, morm, Kitanna, and a whole bunch of others]) and they started insulting us and making fun of us, we could probably come back with some pretty witty comebacks, that they wouldn't even understand!! GO US!!!!

the guy who be short · 09-10-2005, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Glirdan

we could probably come back with some pretty witty comebacks, that they wouldn't even understand!! GO US!!!!

Alas, quoting Tolkien at idiots is only likely to make people think we're even weirder than they thought before. And there's no point using an insult nobody can understand, eh?

Now that I'm at 6th Form, I have enough free time to visit the Downs during (restricted) daylight hours. People observing this generally claim I'm weird, can you imagine?

I reply that they should develop a scary obsession with something quaint and odd - it does one a lot of good.

Screw conformity.

09-07-2005, 10:44 AM	#2
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	The impersonal pronoun One finds that one is much more likely to come across the impersonal pronoun on the Downs. In real life, one fears that use of the aforementioned pronoun could result in ostracisation due to a general belief that one is either pretentious or in some way connected to the Royalty, both traits that are likely to make one quite unpopular. But seriously, it's oddly nice to use formal language and see it so commonly in use. Yes, maybe I am nuts. Who cares?

09-07-2005, 01:50 PM	#5
Valesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: \|Away Posts: 614	We (and by we I mean Barrow-Wight) have definately made a grand little culture for ourselves on this forum, what with our common love for the written word and fantastic realm building. It seems that we've (again I mean Barrow-Wight) a place where we are (this time I don't mean Barrow-Wight, but do not exclude him, as that is not wise.) free to explore the imagination of one man... or at least how we preceive it. Like all cultures when viewed from the outside we downers (again not excluding BW.) are absolute and complete lunatics who greet people into a group by mocking them with well choosen, and somehow eloquient words... if thats possible. We delight in the trivial and the theoretical where others would buy the cliff-notes... this, as I see it (and by I, I mean me; not Barrow-Wight. wink), does not make us freaks, but-- now this might scare some of the younger or more sensitive wights-- normal... Which just might make everything in this world of ours (And by ours I do NOT mean Barrow-Wight, and exclude him COMPLETELY. Hmpft.) just a bit more scary. Either that or I'm doing something wrong in Anthropology class, which is more likely, weirdos ; ) __________________ "Loo, what sholde a man in thyse dayes now wryte, 'egges' or 'eyren'?" - Caxton, Eneydos

09-09-2005, 09:16 PM	#6
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	We are not lunatics!! How could you say such a thing!?!? As we have clearly staed before, they are the crazy ones for not joining this awsome site! I do however agree with the fact that if all of us were pushed into our little group (I mean those that post on here frequently[ie. myslef, you Valesse, Wilwa, Gil, phantom, Enca, B-W, Eomer, Fordim, Perky, TGWBS, Saucy, morm, Kitanna, and a whole bunch of others]) and they started insulting us and making fun of us, we could probably come back with some pretty witty comebacks, that they wouldn't even understand!! GO US!!!! __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

09-06-2005, 05:55 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Just as a comment on Esty's post, and the general discussion about 'educationalness' really... The Barrow-Downs has been largely responsible for improvement in my writing over the past 3 years. It ain't much, but...comparatively, the difference is huge. It also helped me with my social incompetence...or worsened it...I'm not sure...