The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - A idea about the "fangirl" Problem we've been having

Dwarin Thunderhammer · 10-14-2002, 12:27 AM

Welcome to the downs Kithrena! Glad to have you. While there has been an invasion of young ladies who are fans of the actors as of late the problem is not new. "Fangirls" as you put it started coming roughly about 10 months ago. We've managed to keep a fair amount of order and popularity since then and I am confident we will continue to do so.

The downs is a place for Tolkien discussion. Many many "fangirls" have come and gone since the movie. We have sort of a trickle down effect. Many many "fangirls" leave while a few stick around for serious discussion. While the movie is discussed here swooning really doesn't contribute much to those who want to discuss the books on a different level.

By creating a "swoon" forum we would change the atmosphere of this board. Yes, more of the "fangirls" would stick around but I don't think that's the kind of popularity the Administrators of this site seek. It would be counter productive.

Note: I am not an admistrator or mod of this site. Nor do I represent them in any way. All the contents of this post are personal opinion based on my experiences on this forum/site.

P.s. I believe Maril is a Ma'am

10-14-2002, 12:27 AM	#4
Dwarin Thunderhammer Khazad-Doomed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Green Dragon Posts: 182	Welcome to the downs Kithrena! Glad to have you. While there has been an invasion of young ladies who are fans of the actors as of late the problem is not new. "Fangirls" as you put it started coming roughly about 10 months ago. We've managed to keep a fair amount of order and popularity since then and I am confident we will continue to do so. The downs is a place for Tolkien discussion. Many many "fangirls" have come and gone since the movie. We have sort of a trickle down effect. Many many "fangirls" leave while a few stick around for serious discussion. While the movie is discussed here swooning really doesn't contribute much to those who want to discuss the books on a different level. By creating a "swoon" forum we would change the atmosphere of this board. Yes, more of the "fangirls" would stick around but I don't think that's the kind of popularity the Administrators of this site seek. It would be counter productive. Note: I am not an admistrator or mod of this site. Nor do I represent them in any way. All the contents of this post are personal opinion based on my experiences on this forum/site. P.s. I believe Maril is a Ma'am __________________ “Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd aimênu!” Come visit The Rohan RPG! The only RPG to fanfic on the downs! Without law there can be no freedom. Without justice there can be no law.