um...no. it's a long story
NN10: DON'T SAVE INVADER ZIM, EH?!
ah, subliminaly messaging...

What about me? What would I never say?
Suicidal elf chick: Faeries? Nah, can't stand the things.
Cimmerian: One and two line posts are wonderful! I want more of them!
Me: Dragons? Faeries? Nymphs? What in the heck are they?

Me- Tigers? Nah, there's enough out there for a while. Besides, they're wild animals, they can take care of themselves.

Mithadan: Tar-Miriel, Ar-Pharazon, Tar-Palantir, Ar-Gimilzor,Ar-Sakalthor, .....

Halbereth Diagona: Faerie blood? Umm, not canon, no way!

Cimmerian: In this RPG, I shall play a bunny named Fluffy!

Losthuniel: (pronounces a bunch of Sindarin words wrong), my character has blue hair and can control the elements!

The BW: I'm going to start a thread called: THE PANTS GAME CONTINUED! MWAHAHAHA!
Other Admin: GOOD IDEA!

Sorry, everyone whom I have just mortally offended!

What I would never Post
Don't Vote for the Barrow-Downs [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

this one is weird:
'Give me a good rating' har har har-that i would never post [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Lothiriel, I'm truly amazed that you haven't already taken several shots on me, since one thing we both know I would NEVER post is:

'I hate Sauron'. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[ September 10, 2002: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

ok, here's what I'd never say:
Drawing? What's that? Why to draw??? I mean that's so boring! I mean why to draw if there are other things to do????
[img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Artilien ]

LOL, Birdie, you can also put me down for never saying, "I lurve Legolas." [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

How's this for you: "Give me a Viking anyday."

and Pio, "Holly needs a make-over."

and VanimaEdhel, "Next RP I want to play a dwarf."

and Oro, "Cirdan builds rotten ships."

Bethberry [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ September 10, 2002: Message edited by: Bethberry ]

Birdland: "I can't imagine why anybody would want to swim. Or fly. Terra firma is all I need."

Piosenniel: "Predictable. Keep it predictable."

Child of the Seventh Age: "Lore, shmore; history, shmistory. It's high time I played a Balrog."

Bethberry: "Nobody needs any theological or philosophical reason for anything that they do, so stop looking."

Birdland - Hm, I think I'll take a rest today from making fun of teenagers, who so desperately try to match their addled wits with well settled, graying Tolkien elitists like me and my equally boring friends. And I think I’ll not make fun of sweet thirteen years olds who try so hard to meet my high and mighty standards as well.

Child of 7th Age – My dear, dear friends… when I start typing I loose control and tend to ramble on. But can you blame me if I do? I am just a simple hobbit; hardly as tall or skilled as some of you… all I can do is speak my mind. Please bear with me and read all that I write, since you people have nothing else to do.

Bethberry - Oh Pshaw! Today I will take a break from showing off to these teenagers of how well resourced and informed I am about Tolkien and his writings. Those kids can die trying, but never quite get to my state of elevated pompousity.

Gandalf_the_Grey - I guess I'll not use these asterisks anymore, since I don't really know why I do... how about obelisks instead. Oh yeah, I have had it with playing an established character confined to his set rules and characteristics. Let me try creating a new character and fit him in within the bounds of the Tolkien universe. Hmmm.

Poisenniel – Get on with the game, and to hell with what you guys previously posted. Why can’t we all be spontaneous like Cimmerian?

Barrow Wight – Cimmerian, great to have you back out of your side of the fence. Here take my sword.

Cimmerian – I don’t really mean anything by these comments; it’s just some fun. If you’re offended, you must be very insecure about your place here. After all you people are so much better versed in it, and we kids can just try. Ah, kids today. We really need to be put in our place.

Elenna – Why did I take this job?

Thenamir: "My life has really improved since I joined the Green party!"

Cimmerian - "I think I'll think today."

Everyone: 'Let's all be nice to each other...'

Mithadan: LET'S BE NICE TO EACH OTHER, OR ELSE!!!!!

Private grievances should not be aired in a public forum. If anyone has been offended here, please refrain from posting until tempers cool.

[ September 11, 2002: Message edited by: Mithadan ]

Mister Underhill: It makes me all warm inside to see such shining examples of our “no flaming” policy! Well, since there’s no moderating to be done at this love-fest, I think I’ll indulge myself and go participate in a discussion somewhere!

Mai, what is wrong with me! How could I have not put that [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]

Mai: I just hate Sauron. Him and his stupid armor. Stupid Mordor. Tolkien should have never thought up something as boring and completely stupid as a place like Mordor! He should have wrote more about fluffy bunnies and nice people, not some evil dark lord. And don't even get me started on Morgoth!

*applause*

Take a bow, Mark12_30, for some perceptive wit! You have very cleverly pinpointed one my pet peeves.

Now, add to my list of still to do: Gandalf the Grey, Mark12_30, littlmanpoet, Ith, ....

*Applause for Bethberry. Take a bow for turning the other cheek!

Cimm- I'm not trying to hint anything! Really I'm not!

Let's be mature. I have had a bad day and don't want to come here only to see people being flamed. Is it their fault they're intelligent? No. Is it their fault that they choose to use it well? ...wait, that was rhetorical, don't answer that.

My point is, and considering the mood I'm in I could be much more forward: Keep your opinions about the 'Tolkien elitists' to yourself or between you and them. I DON'T want to hear about it, as I'm sure many others do not.

Please excuse my off-topic rant.

(When I started this thread, I did not intend it to be used by people to insult each other to the point of cyber warfare. Do it on your own time, please, darlings.)

Mithadan: "I'm catching the next Greyhound to Duke! Lush and I are gettig wasted at Sigma Chi tonite!"

Squatter of Amon Rudh: "Thoughful discussion? Uhhh. I just came to the Downs to meet chicks."

Gandalf_thegrey: *stumbles in without knocking, tracking dirt across the shining floor, plops ungracefully into Lush's lap, and lights a cheap cigarette* "Aragorn was an idiot, man! Dragging half a sword around! What was he thinking, dude?"

LUSH: i'm gonna become a nun.

Me - I don't wallow in self-pity ever! Really! I find it quite annoying!

Most of the people I RP with - RPG's with quests?! What are those?! Give me a good old party RPG any day!

Barrow-Wight - Now! To announce the newest BD contest! In 500 words or less, write why you would be the best match for Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Bean, Sean Astin, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellan, or any other actor from Lord of the Rings!

Lush - Like, hi! Like, how, like, are you? I'm, like, totally cool over, like here! *Cracks her gum and flips her hair*

Cimmerian - you're right: everyone hates you Rachel. Leave me alone and get a life!

You never would say that to my face, would you, Cimmy? *Pouts*

Birdland - "I'm sorry."

Oh, wait. Shoot! This is the thread where we post things we'd never say.

And I'm really, truly saying "I'm sorry."

Bethberry

Holly could use a good foot wax! Dip into that bag of unguents, salves, and other remedies and see if you can find something for her.

And while you're in there, if you have a little green clay powder, the girl could definitely use a facial!!!! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

You guys are funny.....

I'm not angry, but I am sad that this could happen.

This is a rare place. It's one of the few boards where people who love Tolkien can get together and use their imaginations. If your town is like mine, there aren't a lot of Tolkienites coming across your daily path. So you turn here now and then to share with others who have similar interests.

When you sit at the keyboard and type, no one knows how old you are, the color of your skin, the country you come from, or a thousand other things unless you choose to tell them. It's not like school. There's nobody to grade you, or give exams, or complain you're "too young" or "too old" to know anything. You've got to be brave enough to stick your neck out and share your ideas, but that's the only requirement.

This place is pretty special. But there's one thing you can do to destroy it. You can tear down the bonds of trust which exist between the people who come here. You can play old against young, male against female, U.S. residents against those overseas. You name it! Build a special box to put one or more people in, and start throwing bricks. Believe me, it's not hard to do.

Hurtful comments with specific names attached DO NOT belong here. It has nothing to do with insecurities. It's a simple matter of showing respect for others. And that respect should exist between old and young, going in both directions. To the best of my knowledge, I have always given that to others. If not, if I've ever blown it and hurt someone, I'm truly sorry.

Cimmerian - I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You're a great RPGer. You have spunk, energy, and imagination. Sure, your style is different than mine. But, who cares? What crazy person would want us all to be the same? BORING!

The younger people are the heart and soul of this site, and that's how it should be. Without them, the Downs would not exist. They have the verve and enthusiasm and humor to lead things forward. But there are a few of us rare birds who even remember when LotR first came out. And that's ok too, because that memory--a bit like the ancient lore which the Elves told--is also precious.

Now, let's "can" this and go back to posting.

sharon

[ September 12, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

All of you STOP THIS INSANITY!!!

You are all insulting Cimm because he's rude to you, but your comments are equally, if not more cruel.

And Cimm isn't alone in his beliefs - I started a topic to complain about the state of the RPG room, what with people chatting and lacking in creativity, and WHAM! ended up with a moderatorship.

It's true - this forum is a wonderful place. If it weren't, I wouldn't spend so much time here. And I hate to see it torn apart like this.

So Cimm - I understand where you're coming from, but for the sake of harmony can you tone it down a little?

And everyone else - Can't we all just get along?

Oh, Pio,

I'm all out of Dead Sea salts and I have Swedish rubbing stones on back order. (Those dwarves can be slow in the summer.)

Mud masks this time of year are rather drying, so I would suggest a fresh cucumber mask instead. And by next week the herbal salve for blistered, calloused feet will be ready.

Cosmetics are more profitable than herbs [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
Bethberry

Edit: This is a joke about things my character would never say.

[ September 12, 2002: Message edited by: Bethberry ]

OK. I'm thoroughly annoyed now. This has not been a good day. Let's see what tomorrow will be like. On my end, we will try to sort through this matter. For everyone else, this thread is closed for 24 hours.

COOL DOWN!

Now that everyone has presumably calmed down and all issues have been resolved, I am reopening this thread several hours early. Please keep future posts on-topic (refer to the first post on the thread if need be) and good natured.

Here's one that we should ALL say:

I'm sorry.

And I am. Now, back to fun and games!

What about me? What would I never say? I think this is something.
Me: Please rate me!
OR
Me: I really hate Cimmerian. He bugs me sooo much. (BTW, me and Cim are actually quite good mates if you don't mind me saying so Cim, so that's the nature).
ME: Anyone who calls me Sol will die a very painful death!
Halbereth Diagona: Please call me Halbi it's such a cute name!

Halbereth said I could call him Halbi! I don't think he minds too much...LOL

Random thought: back to the merriment!

Me: Oooh! Is that embroidery? I LOOOOOVE embroidery.

Me: RPGing is so lame. I think I'm going to stick with purely factual discussion from now on.

Cimmerian: Hear hear!

Me: My comm. apps. teacher is the best teacher in the world! Why do I only get 1 semester with her?
or
Me: My geometry teacher doesn't give enough homework.
Sorry for the non-Middle Earth post. Just ignore me. . .

A couple of jests for my best RP-friends:

Thengise Greenleaf of Mirkwood: * punches Calad in the face * I hate you, you stupid elf! Die!

and.... "Mirkwood? Legolas? Wazzat?"

ColletteTook: "I have decided that I shall no longer be a hyperactive fool. From now on, I shall be the most serious person in the Barrow-Downs. Oh, and the best speller in the Barrow-Downs, as well."

Alkanoonion (Sorry if I misspell your name): "Welcome to the Barrow... ah, forget it."

obloquy: I expect I will be posting quite a bit. I've been a friend of the Elves for a long time, but only recently have I been consulting their lore books, and it's been very exciting.

gimli: banned again...oh no! (sniff) now i have nothing to live for...