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Eruanno · 05-08-2014, 10:58 AM

Hello fellow Tolkien lovers!

After several years of stalling on actually creating an account, I finally decided to make one recently.

I look forward to finding out more about Professor Tolkien and his glorious works.

Mithalwen · 05-08-2014, 11:43 AM

Welcome to the Downs.

Eruanno · 05-08-2014, 02:25 PM

Thank you

Pervinca Took · 05-09-2014, 03:53 PM

Mae govannen, Eruanno.

Eruanno · 05-09-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

Mae govannen, Eruanno.

Le hannon, mellon

Lotrelf · 05-09-2014, 08:15 PM

Welcome, Eruanno. Hope you enjoye your time here!

Eruanno · 05-10-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotrelf

Welcome, Eruanno. Hope you enjoye your time here!

Thank you, my friend.

Belegorn · 05-15-2014, 10:44 PM

Welcome newbies.

Faramir Jones · 05-29-2014, 05:08 AM

A belated welcome to the Downs, Eruanno!

Moonraker · 08-03-2014, 02:33 PM

Hallo, hallo hallo!

Corsair_Caruso · 08-15-2014, 07:16 AM

Hello; I'm a Tolkien enthusiast who has been reading Tolkien's works for almost twenty years now. I'm looking for more/new forums to share ideas concerning Tolkien's Legendarium, and this seems like a nice, active community. I've spent most of my time on AlternateHistory.com (which has a surprisingly large Tolkien community), which helped me re-discover my love of Tolkien, and now I've found myself craving more Tolkien-specific interaction. I hope to become a part of this community and share ideas, maybe some writing, and engage in spirited debates on the nature of Tolkien's work!

Inziladun · 08-15-2014, 07:17 AM

Welcome, Corsair! You've found the best Tolkien forum on the 'net.

Corsair_Caruso · 08-15-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Welcome, Corsair! You've found the best Tolkien forum on the 'net.

Thanks so much, it's good to be here!

Lindale · 08-21-2014, 09:45 AM

Good heavens. What have I been missing here in the Downs?

Inziladun · 08-21-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindale

Good heavens. What have I been missing here in the Downs?

Good to have you back! It's pretty much the same old Barrow you knew.

Lindale · 08-21-2014, 11:15 AM

Aww thanks Inziladun. I'm a bit too tired to read through the heavier posts in Books, but I've missed the word games. Surprising to see that Palantir of Fortune is still around

FerniesApple · 08-21-2014, 11:24 AM

Hi I am Fernie

I love all things Tolkien, I love Jacksons LOTR, I HATE Jacksons Hobbit, nuff said.

Lindale · 08-21-2014, 11:29 AM

Welcome to the Downs FerniesApple!

Inziladun · 08-21-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindale

Surprising to see that Palantir of Fortune is still around

I'm convinced that PoF must have possession of a Great Ring, and the attendant long life.

Belegorn · 08-21-2014, 01:32 PM

Hi Fernie. I thought the movies were good.

FerniesApple · 08-21-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Belegorn

Hi Fernie. I thought the movies were good.

Hi Belegorn.

can I ask why you like the movies?

Lindale · 08-21-2014, 11:07 PM

FerniesApple, why hate the movies?

I like them. Like, not love. The first was a bit of a drag, the second is okay-ish. Looking forward to the third.

FerniesApple · 08-22-2014, 07:24 AM

where do I start?

I think the single worst element is the constant rehashing of LOTR scenes and dialogue, it cheapens the earlier trilogy. Its fan pandering at its worst and it actually damages the excellence of the original. Tauriels glowing is an example but there are many many more, each cringeworthy.
No I forgot the very very worst!

Bilbo how could I forget Bilbo? well Jackson forgot him, completely, its a farce. That the main character should be shunted to the background in the attempt to force some pseudo Aragornized character to the fore is mind boggling.
Its like watching a very polished plastic parody. They suck.

I could continue for hours....

Tar-Jêx · 09-01-2014, 06:32 PM

I am Tar-Jêx, aspiring lore master and Númenórean lord.

Finally glad to be joining after a year and a half of lurking as a guest.

Inziladun · 09-01-2014, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tar-Jêx

I am Tar-Jêx, aspiring lore master and Númenórean lord.

Finally glad to be joining after a year and a half of lurking as a guest.

Welcome! The more Númenóreans, the better.

Belegorn · 09-01-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FerniesApple

Hi Belegorn.

can I ask why you like the movies?

I can't say, or rather can't explain it.

Precioussss · 09-18-2014, 08:54 AM

Hi Everyone

I'm back, it's been a long time.

Inziladun · 09-18-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Precioussss

Hi Everyone

I'm back, it's been a long time.

Good to have you again!

Pervinca Took · 09-18-2014, 02:31 PM

Welcome back, Preciousss (if that isn't presumptuous from someone who only joined in 2009!)

And a belated welcome to FerniesApple.

Eorl the Young · 10-21-2014, 09:00 AM

Hello, I'm Eorl the Young and I have been watching this site since last year. I hope To have a great stay here.

Galadriel55 · 10-21-2014, 10:20 AM

All hail Eorl!

Welcome to the Downs! That is a fabulous screen name.

Aganzir · 10-22-2014, 01:35 AM

Welcome Eorl! Westu hál, and all that.

Mithranduil · 11-02-2014, 04:38 PM

Hi, everyone!

I'm new here, registered the other day and was waiting for the approval.

My name is Leonardo, i'm from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. I'm 26 and I study/work currently. Huge fan of the books (and books in general), i have read COH, TS, LOTR, TH and UT (still reading it) and I like the movies. Looking foward to the last movie.

I'm a member at TORn, TORc and HOF as well! (do my acronyms make sense to you guys?)

Cheers!

Inziladun · 11-02-2014, 04:46 PM

Welcome, Mithranduil! As far as I know, you're the first Brazilian Downer.

I think your acronyms are recognizable, no worries. Enjoy yourself!

Pervinca Took · 11-02-2014, 06:03 PM

Welcome aboard, Mithranduil!

Mithranduil · 11-03-2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inziladun

Welcome, Mithranduil! As far as I know, you're the first Brazilian Downer.

I think your acronyms are recognizable, no worries. Enjoy yourself!

Thanks Pervinca!

Well, Inziladun (what a hard name to spell :P), I'm honored to be the first then! Thank you!

How active is are the boards here? Also, does the majority of people here prefer the books and doesn't like the movies ? I thought so at a quick glance at some forums but I want to be sure.

And please, if someone's curious about me, just ask anything

Inziladun · 11-03-2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithranduil

How active is are the boards here? Also, does the majority of people here prefer the books and doesn't like the movies ? I thought so at a quick glance at some forums but I want to be sure.;

The activity level varies somewhat, and there are periods during the year when a lot of members are absent, but there are generally at least one or two active threads at any given time.

I would say that generally speaking we here are fairly critical of the movies, but there are also many who quite enjoy them. I fall into the former category, but feel free to express your own opinion however you like.

Galadriel55 · 11-03-2014, 02:08 PM

Welcome, Mithranduil!

Yeah, as Inzil said, sometimes it's more active, sometimes less, but I would thank anybody who brings a thread (or subforum) back to life, as I'm sure most here would.

Many of us here are critical of the movies, but there's a range of how critical people are. And if you find that someone disagrees with you on your take of the movie - heck, disagreeing is what this place is about.

A different opinion is a good thing to have.

Tar-Jêx · 11-03-2014, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Welcome, Mithranduil!

Yeah, as Inzil said, sometimes it's more active, sometimes less, but I would thank anybody who brings a thread (or subforum) back to life, as I'm sure most here would.

Many of us here are critical of the movies, but there's a range of how critical people are. And if you find that someone disagrees with you on your take of the movie - heck, disagreeing is what this place is about.

A different opinion is a good thing to have.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgoth Bauglir, probably

Your opinion is different to mine so I'm going to destroy your entire race.

Differing opinions isn't always a good thing, especially when a Vala is going to ruin everyone's lives because of it.

Inziladun · 11-03-2014, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tar-Jêx

Differing opinions isn't always a good thing, especially when a Vala is going to ruin everyone's lives because of it.

I doubt Mithranduil has any sinister intentions. TORN already has the job of hunting down movie-haters.

05-08-2014, 11:43 AM	#3962
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Welcome to the Downs. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-09-2014, 03:53 PM	#3964
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Mae govannen, Eruanno. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

05-09-2014, 08:15 PM	#3966
Lotrelf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 265	Welcome, Eruanno. Hope you enjoye your time here! __________________ A short saying oft contains much wisdom. ~Sophocles

05-15-2014, 10:44 PM	#3968
Belegorn Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Henneth Annûn, Ithilien Posts: 462	Welcome newbies. __________________ "For believe me: the secret for harvesting from existence the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment is - to live dangerously!" - G.S.; F. Nietzsche

05-29-2014, 05:08 AM	#3969
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	A belated welcome A belated welcome to the Downs, Eruanno!

05-08-2014, 10:58 AM	#3961
Eruanno Newly Deceased Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 6	Hello fellow Tolkien lovers! After several years of stalling on actually creating an account, I finally decided to make one recently. I look forward to finding out more about Professor Tolkien and his glorious works.

05-08-2014, 02:25 PM	#3963
Eruanno Newly Deceased Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 6	Thank you

08-03-2014, 02:33 PM	#3970
Moonraker Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 112	Hallo, hallo hallo!

08-15-2014, 07:16 AM	#3971
Corsair_Caruso Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 67	Hello; I'm a Tolkien enthusiast who has been reading Tolkien's works for almost twenty years now. I'm looking for more/new forums to share ideas concerning Tolkien's Legendarium, and this seems like a nice, active community. I've spent most of my time on AlternateHistory.com (which has a surprisingly large Tolkien community), which helped me re-discover my love of Tolkien, and now I've found myself craving more Tolkien-specific interaction. I hope to become a part of this community and share ideas, maybe some writing, and engage in spirited debates on the nature of Tolkien's work!

08-15-2014, 07:17 AM	#3972
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Welcome, Corsair! You've found the best Tolkien forum on the 'net. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

08-21-2014, 09:45 AM	#3974
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Good heavens. What have I been missing here in the Downs? __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

08-21-2014, 11:15 AM	#3976
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Aww thanks Inziladun. I'm a bit too tired to read through the heavier posts in Books, but I've missed the word games. Surprising to see that Palantir of Fortune is still around __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

08-21-2014, 11:24 AM	#3977
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	Hi I am Fernie I love all things Tolkien, I love Jacksons LOTR, I HATE Jacksons Hobbit, nuff said.

08-21-2014, 11:29 AM	#3978
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Welcome to the Downs FerniesApple! __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

08-21-2014, 01:32 PM	#3980
Belegorn Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Henneth Annûn, Ithilien Posts: 462	Hi Fernie. I thought the movies were good. __________________ "For believe me: the secret for harvesting from existence the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment is - to live dangerously!" - G.S.; F. Nietzsche

08-21-2014, 11:07 PM	#3982
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	FerniesApple, why hate the movies? I like them. Like, not love. The first was a bit of a drag, the second is okay-ish. Looking forward to the third. __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

08-22-2014, 07:24 AM	#3983
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	where do I start? I think the single worst element is the constant rehashing of LOTR scenes and dialogue, it cheapens the earlier trilogy. Its fan pandering at its worst and it actually damages the excellence of the original. Tauriels glowing is an example but there are many many more, each cringeworthy. No I forgot the very very worst! Bilbo how could I forget Bilbo? well Jackson forgot him, completely, its a farce. That the main character should be shunted to the background in the attempt to force some pseudo Aragornized character to the fore is mind boggling. Its like watching a very polished plastic parody. They suck. I could continue for hours....

09-01-2014, 06:32 PM	#3984
Tar-Jêx Wight Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Armenelos, Númenor Posts: 205	I am Tar-Jêx, aspiring lore master and Númenórean lord. Finally glad to be joining after a year and a half of lurking as a guest.

09-18-2014, 08:54 AM	#3987
Precioussss Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dancing on this earth for a short while Posts: 111	Back again Hi Everyone I'm back, it's been a long time. __________________ I am against nature. I don't dig nature at all. I think nature is very unnatural. I think the truly natural things are dreams, which nature can't touch with decay. - Bob Dylan

09-18-2014, 02:31 PM	#3989
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Welcome back, Preciousss (if that isn't presumptuous from someone who only joined in 2009!) And a belated welcome to FerniesApple. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

10-21-2014, 09:00 AM	#3990
Eorl the Young Newly Deceased Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1	Hello, I'm Eorl the Young and I have been watching this site since last year. I hope To have a great stay here.

10-21-2014, 10:20 AM	#3991
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	All hail Eorl! Welcome to the Downs! That is a fabulous screen name. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

10-22-2014, 01:35 AM	#3992
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Welcome Eorl! Westu hál, and all that. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

11-02-2014, 04:38 PM	#3993
Mithranduil Newly Deceased Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 3	Hello! Hi, everyone! I'm new here, registered the other day and was waiting for the approval. My name is Leonardo, i'm from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. I'm 26 and I study/work currently. Huge fan of the books (and books in general), i have read COH, TS, LOTR, TH and UT (still reading it) and I like the movies. Looking foward to the last movie. I'm a member at TORn, TORc and HOF as well! (do my acronyms make sense to you guys?) Cheers!

11-02-2014, 04:46 PM	#3994
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Welcome, Mithranduil! As far as I know, you're the first Brazilian Downer. I think your acronyms are recognizable, no worries. Enjoy yourself! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-02-2014, 06:03 PM	#3995
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Welcome aboard, Mithranduil! __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

11-03-2014, 02:08 PM	#3998
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	Welcome, Mithranduil! Yeah, as Inzil said, sometimes it's more active, sometimes less, but I would thank anybody who brings a thread (or subforum) back to life, as I'm sure most here would. Many of us here are critical of the movies, but there's a range of how critical people are. And if you find that someone disagrees with you on your take of the movie - heck, disagreeing is what this place is about. A different opinion is a good thing to have. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera