Downsaholic Anonymous - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Firefoot · 03-28-2004, 06:04 PM

Well, you can call me Firefoot. And I fear that I too, have become a downsaholic in just a few short months. Like Thorongil and Perky Ent, I have been struck by Quiz Room-itis, and am constantly checking in to see if there are any new questions to answer. I spend much of my free time here. It is the first thing I do in the morning and one of the last things before I go to bed. I need serious help, but I don't think it would help because even if I tried, I really don't want to stop. I fear I am too deep in to save myself but let this be fair warning to any who are not yet addicted: The Downs are very addicting!

The Perky Ent · 03-28-2004, 10:36 PM

Here is a key to help cure being a Downsaholic. Remember, being a downsaholic is a diesase, not a crime.

Symptoms: Worn out Tolkien Books, millions of page markers in books, spams

Problem: It appears that you are suffering from Bookiosis. Bookisos is a rare disease that occurs to serious posters on the Downs and newbies who post in the first Forum they see.

Cure: Unfortunatly, the only cure for Bookiosis so far will not cure you of being a downsaholic. The only known cure for Bookiosis is to either commit to Nov and New, Quiz Room, Middle Earth Mirth, or join an RPG.

Symptoms: Making fun of Newbies, constantly posting things without much though, bordom induced posting

Problem: You are suffering from Novia-et-Newia, a rare disease found in people who have been posting on the downs for a long time. Very rare, yet easily to cure.

Cure: There is one cure. Get a life. Stop tormenting yourself with the pointlessness. It will only make you more of an addict. Just get a life and move on.

Symptoms: Fried eyes, Broken movies and DVD's. Quoting Spasms.

Problem: Yep! It's a textbook case! You are suffering from Movioma. The actual word would be virus, not disease. It starts to consume you as you constantly post in the movies. Constantly checking the EE appendicies looking for comments.

Cure: A easy cury for Movioma is to watch other movies. A lot of other movies. Hopefully, the dranage effect should reduce your urge. If it doesn't, consider watching a really bad movie. It helps to clear your mind.

Symptoms: Obsessive posting, refreshing the forum every 2 seconds, pestering people about missed posts, constantly bumping threads, having ongoing conversations throughout a thread

Problem: Yes, you have it. The most fatal and popular disease currently spreading through the barrow downs faster then any other. You have Quiz Roomitis!

Cure: Sorry, there is no current cure for Quiz Roomitis. Just live the rest of you life to the fullest!

Symptoms: millions of page markers in books, constant search engines running for quotes, friends searching through multible books

Problem: You are Quotaphobic. Not as powerful as Quiz Room-itis, but still powerful.

Cure:If you get someone to hide your books, and let the threads go bye, it should cure the urge.

Symptoms: Knowing too much about the Sil, being too smart

Problem: You suffer from Silmariliapox

Cure The cure for Silmariliapox is simply to stop being such a nerd. Just don't be a nerd. Ya nerd! God, you're such a nerd!

Symptoms: Forgotten homework assignments, spending all your time on the downs reading, spending weeks on a 5 paragraph post

Problem: You have RPGemia. It is common in a lot of downers and is not easy to cure, as you make a commitment by joining a RPG.

Cure: One cure for RPGemia is going on Hiatus. Taking a break. Saying you'll be out even though you won't. this cure wooks for some, but not others, as they will be caught posting in other forums but not the RPGs. Another harder cure is to balance your time, by placing convient saves and filling them in when you have time. Don't place a save when you know you can't fill it the next day. Also, make a chart of how many day's you have until they kick you out.

Symptoms: Being funny, having humor, having a good time.

Problems: There is nothing wrong with you. By posting in Middle Earth Mirth you prove you're not crazy.

Cure: posting in Middle Earth Mirth is the cure!

I really hope my posts helps those in need!

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-29-2004, 02:36 AM

For those Downsaholics who haven't had their fix for today, here's some fun reading:
Top Ten Signs You're Addicted to the Barrow-Downs. Enjoy!

Morgul Queen · 03-29-2004, 04:02 AM

Mae Govannen,

my name is Morgul and I used to be a 'Downs-a-holic, but recently (or not so recently) I got caught up in the Golden Ring Marathon. I used to not be able to go a day without spending at least 3 hours here, but now....well, now...this is my first trip on in 3 months

*cries* The new system's too complicated for me and it took me 18 minutes to figure out how to reply to a PM! I need help, someone aid me to become a 'Downs-a-holic once more! *breaks down into deep, heart-wrenching sobs*

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-29-2004, 06:27 AM

Morgul, you'll find lots of answers concerning the new format on two threads on the Barrow-Downs forum: vBulletin 3 Discoveries and vBulletin 3 Gold Questions. If yours aren't answered there, do ask so that someone can help you! (In addition, the previous thread, vBulletin Questions might help too.)

Sirithheruwen · 03-29-2004, 11:07 AM

Hi, my name is Sirithheruwen, but you can call me Siri. According to Perky's diagnosis. I have a healthy combination of all of them except RPGitis and Novia-et-Newia. (I tend to lean towards Middle-Earth Mirth, though.) Okay, so maybe it's not a HEALTHY combination.

Kransha · 03-29-2004, 03:09 PM

Strangely enough, fellow Downsaholics (to contribute to my addiction, I actually feel a tinge of unworthiness to be called that, a beloved title in my eyes), I have never, to my recollection, even attempted a post in the Quiz section. I find that I can 'spam' per se just as easily in all other areas. I suppose I just find a place to post, and goshdarnit I post till the maeras come home.

Via diagnosis, so amply provided, I most definately have Bookiosis, that is undeniable. I may be the quintessential candidate for that, though I'm sure other Domsaholics suffer more avidly than I. As much of a book purist as I am, I also find that I suffer from acute Moviosis as well. Heavens to Illuvatar, I am a pitiful case. But, I am sure that I can find all the help I require, in a circle of others like me and probably much worse off.

03-28-2004, 10:36 PM	#2
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Signs of being a Downsaholic Here is a key to help cure being a Downsaholic. Remember, being a downsaholic is a diesase, not a crime. Symptoms: Worn out Tolkien Books, millions of page markers in books, spams Problem: It appears that you are suffering from Bookiosis. Bookisos is a rare disease that occurs to serious posters on the Downs and newbies who post in the first Forum they see. Cure: Unfortunatly, the only cure for Bookiosis so far will not cure you of being a downsaholic. The only known cure for Bookiosis is to either commit to Nov and New, Quiz Room, Middle Earth Mirth, or join an RPG. Symptoms: Making fun of Newbies, constantly posting things without much though, bordom induced posting Problem: You are suffering from Novia-et-Newia, a rare disease found in people who have been posting on the downs for a long time. Very rare, yet easily to cure. Cure: There is one cure. Get a life. Stop tormenting yourself with the pointlessness. It will only make you more of an addict. Just get a life and move on. Symptoms: Fried eyes, Broken movies and DVD's. Quoting Spasms. Problem: Yep! It's a textbook case! You are suffering from Movioma. The actual word would be virus, not disease. It starts to consume you as you constantly post in the movies. Constantly checking the EE appendicies looking for comments. Cure: A easy cury for Movioma is to watch other movies. A lot of other movies. Hopefully, the dranage effect should reduce your urge. If it doesn't, consider watching a really bad movie. It helps to clear your mind. Symptoms: Obsessive posting, refreshing the forum every 2 seconds, pestering people about missed posts, constantly bumping threads, having ongoing conversations throughout a thread Problem: Yes, you have it. The most fatal and popular disease currently spreading through the barrow downs faster then any other. You have Quiz Roomitis! Cure: Sorry, there is no current cure for Quiz Roomitis. Just live the rest of you life to the fullest! Symptoms: millions of page markers in books, constant search engines running for quotes, friends searching through multible books Problem: You are Quotaphobic. Not as powerful as Quiz Room-itis, but still powerful. Cure:If you get someone to hide your books, and let the threads go bye, it should cure the urge. Symptoms: Knowing too much about the Sil, being too smart Problem: You suffer from Silmariliapox Cure The cure for Silmariliapox is simply to stop being such a nerd. Just don't be a nerd. Ya nerd! God, you're such a nerd! Symptoms: Forgotten homework assignments, spending all your time on the downs reading, spending weeks on a 5 paragraph post Problem: You have RPGemia. It is common in a lot of downers and is not easy to cure, as you make a commitment by joining a RPG. Cure: One cure for RPGemia is going on Hiatus. Taking a break. Saying you'll be out even though you won't. this cure wooks for some, but not others, as they will be caught posting in other forums but not the RPGs. Another harder cure is to balance your time, by placing convient saves and filling them in when you have time. Don't place a save when you know you can't fill it the next day. Also, make a chart of how many day's you have until they kick you out. Symptoms: Being funny, having humor, having a good time. Problems: There is nothing wrong with you. By posting in Middle Earth Mirth you prove you're not crazy. Cure: posting in Middle Earth Mirth is the cure! I really hope my posts helps those in need! __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

03-29-2004, 02:36 AM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	For those Downsaholics who haven't had their fix for today, here's some fun reading: Top Ten Signs You're Addicted to the Barrow-Downs. Enjoy! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

03-29-2004, 04:02 AM	#4
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	Meep! Mae Govannen, my name is Morgul and I used to be a 'Downs-a-holic, but recently (or not so recently) I got caught up in the Golden Ring Marathon. I used to not be able to go a day without spending at least 3 hours here, but now....well, now...this is my first trip on in 3 months cries The new system's too complicated for me and it took me 18 minutes to figure out how to reply to a PM! I need help, someone aid me to become a 'Downs-a-holic once more! breaks down into deep, heart-wrenching sobs __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!

03-29-2004, 06:27 AM	#5
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Morgul, you'll find lots of answers concerning the new format on two threads on the Barrow-Downs forum: vBulletin 3 Discoveries and vBulletin 3 Gold Questions. If yours aren't answered there, do ask so that someone can help you! (In addition, the previous thread, vBulletin Questions might help too.) __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...' Last edited by Estelyn Telcontar; 03-29-2004 at 06:33 AM.

03-29-2004, 11:07 AM	#6
Sirithheruwen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wind's Road Posts: 467	Hi... Hi, my name is Sirithheruwen, but you can call me Siri. According to Perky's diagnosis. I have a healthy combination of all of them except RPGitis and Novia-et-Newia. (I tend to lean towards Middle-Earth Mirth, though.) Okay, so maybe it's not a HEALTHY combination. __________________ "My name is Mallard, but you can call me Duck." ~Random Saying, compliments of Sirith and her best friend, concerning a book.

03-28-2004, 06:04 PM	#1
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Well, you can call me Firefoot. And I fear that I too, have become a downsaholic in just a few short months. Like Thorongil and Perky Ent, I have been struck by Quiz Room-itis, and am constantly checking in to see if there are any new questions to answer. I spend much of my free time here. It is the first thing I do in the morning and one of the last things before I go to bed. I need serious help, but I don't think it would help because even if I tried, I really don't want to stop. I fear I am too deep in to save myself but let this be fair warning to any who are not yet addicted: The Downs are very addicting!

03-29-2004, 03:09 PM	#7
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	Strangely enough, fellow Downsaholics (to contribute to my addiction, I actually feel a tinge of unworthiness to be called that, a beloved title in my eyes), I have never, to my recollection, even attempted a post in the Quiz section. I find that I can 'spam' per se just as easily in all other areas. I suppose I just find a place to post, and goshdarnit I post till the maeras come home. Via diagnosis, so amply provided, I most definately have Bookiosis, that is undeniable. I may be the quintessential candidate for that, though I'm sure other Domsaholics suffer more avidly than I. As much of a book purist as I am, I also find that I suffer from acute Moviosis as well. Heavens to Illuvatar, I am a pitiful case. But, I am sure that I can find all the help I require, in a circle of others like me and probably much worse off. __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies

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