Inktomi Slurp Spider? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 02-25-2005, 01:05 PM

Sorry BB I was being characteristically opaque. My Brit hunch was based on instinct rather than spelling, I was faily certain that Canadians use British spelling (although my Canadian friends and family are either first generation immigrants or francophone so I wasn't sure), so that in itself would not eliminate FH ..... or indeed yourself

..it was just a possible clue ... but such are the linguistic skills of so many downers that I am sure that they could cover their tracks ....

Other possibility is that the Roggie of Morgoth has mutated .....

02-25-2005, 03:45 PM

I am slightly confused. As far as I can see, the spiders should be completely hidden. When I log on to this account I cannot see the other spiders. Where are you all seeing them?

As to your detective work, you need to sharpen up. The clues are subtle, verily.

This is a fun game, isn't it?

mark12_30 · 02-25-2005, 04:22 PM

The usual, Who's Online.

Does this mean I have mod-vision? ( Woot! )

Look, there they are right now!

mark12_30 · 02-28-2005, 08:25 AM

Several things cracked Spidey's Modcover ( unless it be an Admincover) :

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inky

we're all doing our very best to keep the Barrowdowns in an excellent condition.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuruharan

In the profile, under occupation it says, "Holding the site together."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slurpy

I mean, how dare you dispute my spidery ways! Keep this up and I will dabble with your posts, young lady.

This blew it wide open:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inktomi Slurpi Spidey

I am slightly confused. As far as I can see, the spiders should be completely hidden. When I log on to this account I cannot see the other spiders. Where are you all seeing them?

ALL TOGETHER NOW:

The Inki-Slurpy-Spider climbed up the Barrow-Spout...

Bêthberry · 02-28-2005, 09:59 AM

Isn't it amazing how a mere three posts have generated this much cha-- er, discussion. And not a word on Tolkien from the little arachnid yet either.

Oh, Slurpy, thou art tricksome.

mark12_30 · 02-28-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bêthberry

Isn't it amazing how a mere three posts have generated this much cha-- er, discussion. And not a word on Tolkien from the little arachnid yet either.

Oh, Slurpy, thou art tricksome.

Good point, Bb; Inky isn't Shelob, nor Ungoliant, nor a Mirkwood Spider, now, is it? Where would an Inktomi Slurp Spider come from?

The Old Forest?

Among the reeds of the Entwash Delta?

The Dead Marshes?

Or perhaps .... lurking around Rath Dinen.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-28-2005, 11:28 AM

Yes, but mark... the problem with your otherwise excellent summary of Inktomi Slurp Spider's mod-revealing mistakes is that you forgot to take into account the extreme audacity of some of our members. *Wishes yet again it had been my idea*. Just because the Spider claims to have the ability to tweak posts doesn't mean he [or she] actually can. Why, even I have been known to offer the occasional [but mostly fruitless] threat of computer-nerdery and hacking skills. And it's not the first time that there have been hilarious alter-egos running around.

the phantom · 02-28-2005, 11:43 AM

Why the Inktomi Slurp Spider?

There are other spiders running around the Downs. Why was ISS selected to be their spokespider?

Is it a clue? Saucy- see if you can use your cryptic clues expertise to unravel this mystery.

Or actually, maybe someone else should. I don't trust SPM. He could be the spider!

I just don't know who I can trust anymore.

mark12_30 · 02-25-2005, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Other possibility is that the Roggie of Morgoth has mutated .....

Definitely not Roggie. Not enough swooning going on.

Kuruharan · 02-25-2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Definitely not Roggie.

Well, I guess you would know.

By the way Mr./Mrs. Sloppy Arachnid, if we were to guess correctly, would you admit your identity or would you just go off into the Blue (or close the thread)?

mark12_30 · 02-25-2005, 05:37 PM

Actually, Inktomi ModSlurp, I wonder if it's a question of firewall. My original protest-filk was posted from behind a commercial firewall; the rest have been from home, behind a home firewall (albeit a well-maintained one.)

(EDIT) Orrrrrr..... maybe it's static IP versus dynamic IP? You could use your modMagic to check on that.

Evisse the Blue · 02-26-2005, 12:11 AM

07:53 AM Inktomi Slurp Spider Registering

More are coming! There's an invasion! Time to get out old Sci-Fi movies and learn the weak points of these obviously genetically engineered arachnids!

Kuruharan · 02-26-2005, 01:40 AM

Hmmm...

I wonder if our mod in spider's clothing is attempting to engineer a coup and bringing in minions for the deed...

Lhunardawen · 02-26-2005, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark12_30

Definitely not Roggie. Not enough swooning going on.

Ah, but that could be an effect of the mutation!

Quote:

04:26 PM Inktomi Slurp Spider Registering

Aaahh!!! There's more!!!

mark12_30 · 02-28-2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark12_30

Actually, Inktomi ModSlurp, I wonder if it's a question of firewall. My original protest-filk was posted from behind a commercial firewall; the rest have been from home, behind a home firewall (albeit a well-maintained one.)

(EDIT) Orrrrrr..... maybe it's static IP versus dynamic IP? You could use your modMagic to check on that.

Eh, nevermind, I can still see them from here.

lord of dor-lomin · 02-28-2005, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Why the Inktomi Slurp Spider?

Maybe because that's the title of the thread.

Oh- but I suppose you aren't looking for simple answers, are you? Want to have some fun with this, eh?

Bêthberry · 02-28-2005, 12:53 PM

Inktomi Slurp Spider has competition, and fiendishly clever competition at that.

MSNBotSpider is listed as newest member but is not in the Members List.

Fingers are being pointed.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 02-28-2005, 01:07 PM

All Spider Bots accounts are hereby closed, because Inktomi has begat MSNBot, which may in turn begat more Spiders (give an inch, they take a league). The only spiders we need discuss are those found in Mirkwood, or other Ungoliant spawn.

*** WARNING ***
Don't open Spider accounts, or I'll put an electronic Phial of Galadriel up your IP.

02-25-2005, 01:05 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Sorry BB I was being characteristically opaque. My Brit hunch was based on instinct rather than spelling, I was faily certain that Canadians use British spelling (although my Canadian friends and family are either first generation immigrants or francophone so I wasn't sure), so that in itself would not eliminate FH ..... or indeed yourself ..it was just a possible clue ... but such are the linguistic skills of so many downers that I am sure that they could cover their tracks .... Other possibility is that the Roggie of Morgoth has mutated ..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-25-2005, 04:22 PM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	The usual, Who's Online. Does this mean I have mod-vision? ( Woot! ) Look, there they are right now! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

02-28-2005, 09:59 AM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Isn't it amazing how a mere three posts have generated this much cha-- er, discussion. And not a word on Tolkien from the little arachnid yet either. Oh, Slurpy, thou art tricksome. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

02-28-2005, 11:28 AM	#7
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Yes, but mark... the problem with your otherwise excellent summary of Inktomi Slurp Spider's mod-revealing mistakes is that you forgot to take into account the extreme audacity of some of our members. Wishes yet again it had been my idea. Just because the Spider claims to have the ability to tweak posts doesn't mean he [or she] actually can. Why, even I have been known to offer the occasional [but mostly fruitless] threat of computer-nerdery and hacking skills. And it's not the first time that there have been hilarious alter-egos running around. __________________ peace

02-28-2005, 11:43 AM	#8
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	a clue? Why the Inktomi Slurp Spider? There are other spiders running around the Downs. Why was ISS selected to be their spokespider? Is it a clue? Saucy- see if you can use your cryptic clues expertise to unravel this mystery. Or actually, maybe someone else should. I don't trust SPM. He could be the spider! I just don't know who I can trust anymore. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

02-25-2005, 03:45 PM	#2
Inktomi Slurp Spider Guest Posts: n/a	I am slightly confused. As far as I can see, the spiders should be completely hidden. When I log on to this account I cannot see the other spiders. Where are you all seeing them? As to your detective work, you need to sharpen up. The clues are subtle, verily. This is a fun game, isn't it?

02-25-2005, 05:37 PM	#11
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Actually, Inktomi ModSlurp, I wonder if it's a question of firewall. My original protest-filk was posted from behind a commercial firewall; the rest have been from home, behind a home firewall (albeit a well-maintained one.) (EDIT) Orrrrrr..... maybe it's static IP versus dynamic IP? You could use your modMagic to check on that. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 02-25-2005 at 06:18 PM.

02-26-2005, 12:11 AM	#12
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	07:53 AM Inktomi Slurp Spider Registering More are coming! There's an invasion! Time to get out old Sci-Fi movies and learn the weak points of these obviously genetically engineered arachnids! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

02-26-2005, 01:40 AM	#13
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	Hmmm... I wonder if our mod in spider's clothing is attempting to engineer a coup and bringing in minions for the deed... __________________ ...finding a path that cannot be found, walking a road that cannot be seen, climbing a ladder that was never placed, or reading a paragraph that has no...

02-28-2005, 12:53 PM	#17
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Inktomi Slurp Spider has competition, and fiendishly clever competition at that. MSNBotSpider is listed as newest member but is not in the Members List. Fingers are being pointed. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

02-28-2005, 01:07 PM	#18
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	All Spider Bots accounts are hereby closed, because Inktomi has begat MSNBot, which may in turn begat more Spiders (give an inch, they take a league). The only spiders we need discuss are those found in Mirkwood, or other Ungoliant spawn. * WARNING * Don't open Spider accounts, or I'll put an electronic Phial of Galadriel up your IP. __________________ The Barrow-Wight Last edited by The Barrow-Wight; 02-28-2005 at 01:23 PM.

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