Downsaholic Anonymous - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Luthien_ Tinuviel · 03-29-2004, 04:43 PM

By Perky Ent's diagnosis, whether here or on other fora, I have not one, not two, but all of the listed diseases! And I'm proud of the fact. Among the many LOTR fora I'm a part of, I have a rather serious case of all of these afflictions. And I'd rather not try to cure myself- where's the fun in that?

Saraphim · 03-29-2004, 05:08 PM

Hi. My name is Saraphim, and I am a Downsaholic. They say that admitting is the first step to quitting, but I also suffer from a disorder Silmariliapox.

But I am afraid that I cannot be cured, for I am so drawn into the dark pits of the Barrows that there may be no return to a normal life. Whenever I feel the inclination to leave the accursed, yet loved, Downs, I hear the whispers of the Wights at my back:

~"Cold be keyboard and monitor and mouse,
Cold be your skin when you reside in your house,
But nevermore shall you rise from stony bed,
Without logging on and checking the Dead."~

Lindolirian · 03-29-2004, 05:34 PM

Well I suppose it's some of my Novia-et-Newia coming out when I look at those of you with less than 200 posts or regstered less than six months ago and I say, "You are a Downsaholic?? You have no idea...You're still a newbie!" However, I firmly believe that I have the most advanced form of Quiz Roomitis that anyone has ever seen. Out of my 1400 some number of posts I wonder if perhaps at least eleven or maybe twelve-hundred of them are Quiz Room material. If you don't believe me, go ahead, check my profile and read where my posts are. I have been doing this for two and a half years now, and the quicksand is well over my head by a few fathoms I should guess. I am a Downsaholic, but it is quite easy to combat. I get bored of it sometimes because a lot of people who haven't been around ask some genuinely tough questions, but I've heard them all before from years or months past...

O well, sometimes it's fun to toy with them. OI! There goes that Novia-et-Newia again

The Perky Ent · 03-29-2004, 09:00 PM

Lindolirian, you think you have the worst case of Quiz Room-itis ever? One word. Finwë. He was about 2000 posts in the Quiz Room! Oh wel...anyways, I was going to say that if you have found a cure symptom, or better way to describe a disease, PM me or post it and i'll add it to my list!

-The Perky Ent

Luthien_ Tinuviel · 03-29-2004, 09:14 PM

Quote:

One word. Finwë. He was about 2000 posts in the Quiz Room!

Heh... another one's fallen for it.... I hate to disillusion you, Perky, but our beloved Finwë is female....

I think Novia-et-Newia is hardly avoidable, really, in those who have been here for more than a year. You say it's rare, but you might be surprised.....

Lindolirian · 03-29-2004, 09:20 PM

Eh, you're right, Finwë is a very exceptional case. She's got the highest posts per day (don't quote me on that) and is the sixth highest poster! Not to mention she's only been here for 10 months. That is insane... she's crazy. But yeah, she posts in many more forums than I do. I'm about 98% percent Quiz Room; I think she's a bit more eclectic.

Morgul Queen · 03-29-2004, 10:15 PM

I wasn't complaining, so much as begging someone to help me become a 'Downs-a-holic again...

03-29-2004, 04:43 PM	#1
Luthien_ Tinuviel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: A very lovely tree-hut in the Chunnel. Posts: 804	Huzzah! By Perky Ent's diagnosis, whether here or on other fora, I have not one, not two, but all of the listed diseases! And I'm proud of the fact. Among the many LOTR fora I'm a part of, I have a rather serious case of all of these afflictions. And I'd rather not try to cure myself- where's the fun in that? __________________ I am a nineteen-year-old nomad photographer who owns a lemonade stand. You know what? I love Mip. Last edited by Luthien_ Tinuviel; 03-29-2004 at 05:38 PM.

03-29-2004, 05:08 PM	#2
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	Hi. My name is Saraphim, and I am a Downsaholic. They say that admitting is the first step to quitting, but I also suffer from a disorder Silmariliapox. But I am afraid that I cannot be cured, for I am so drawn into the dark pits of the Barrows that there may be no return to a normal life. Whenever I feel the inclination to leave the accursed, yet loved, Downs, I hear the whispers of the Wights at my back: ~"Cold be keyboard and monitor and mouse, Cold be your skin when you reside in your house, But nevermore shall you rise from stony bed, Without logging on and checking the Dead."~ __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

03-29-2004, 05:34 PM	#3
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Well I suppose it's some of my Novia-et-Newia coming out when I look at those of you with less than 200 posts or regstered less than six months ago and I say, "You are a Downsaholic?? You have no idea...You're still a newbie!" However, I firmly believe that I have the most advanced form of Quiz Roomitis that anyone has ever seen. Out of my 1400 some number of posts I wonder if perhaps at least eleven or maybe twelve-hundred of them are Quiz Room material. If you don't believe me, go ahead, check my profile and read where my posts are. I have been doing this for two and a half years now, and the quicksand is well over my head by a few fathoms I should guess. I am a Downsaholic, but it is quite easy to combat. I get bored of it sometimes because a lot of people who haven't been around ask some genuinely tough questions, but I've heard them all before from years or months past... O well, sometimes it's fun to toy with them. OI! There goes that Novia-et-Newia again __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

03-29-2004, 09:00 PM	#4
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Lindolirian, you think you have the worst case of Quiz Room-itis ever? One word. Finwë. He was about 2000 posts in the Quiz Room! Oh wel...anyways, I was going to say that if you have found a cure symptom, or better way to describe a disease, PM me or post it and i'll add it to my list! -The Perky Ent __________________ '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, 09:20 PM	#6
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Eh, you're right, Finwë is a very exceptional case. She's got the highest posts per day (don't quote me on that) and is the sixth highest poster! Not to mention she's only been here for 10 months. That is insane... she's crazy. But yeah, she posts in many more forums than I do. I'm about 98% percent Quiz Room; I think she's a bit more eclectic. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

03-29-2004, 10:15 PM	#7
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	I wasn't complaining, so much as begging someone to help me become a 'Downs-a-holic again... __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!

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