[The Barrow-Wight]

The idea of an off-topic forum has been brought up several times in the past. Each time, we have rejected the idea because it would turn the Downs from a Tolkien forum to a Tolkien-and-everything else forum. That's something we could never have. A free-for-all forum would make us like every other forum out there. And if we're like the others, why would people bother to come here?

If you want to talk about Middle-earth, this is the place. But if you feel like talking about your favorite band or just chit-chat, you'll need to find a different medium.