Why did you join? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-26-2005, 05:09 AM

I joined because I had just seen the first movie and was reading the books. There were a lot of things in the books that I wanted to learn more about, so I went searching on the web. I don't remember how I stumbled across the Downs, but I did, and I came to check out the boards. Everyone here was so knowledgeable and gave such thorough answers to questions that I just had to stay because there was so much to learn. I've since quieted down because I've participated in many of the discussions a couple years ago (as well as a few riddles threads that were going strong for a while), and since the books are not fresh in my mind anymore I don't really have much to add to the discussions at the moment. I hope to pick them up again, though, and join in once more. For now I just kind of haunt. There are still many familiar "faces" around here who I enjoy talking to, so my spirit remains floating around

It's funny, too, because when I joined these forums, Hobbits were my favorite, and Sam was my favorite character (can ya tell?)... and since then, Eowyn has become my favorite character. But, I couldn't just give up the online alias I'd had for so long, nor the cute little beer carrying hobbitlass that represents me here at the boards

Holbytlass · 05-08-2005, 10:46 AM

My reason is about the same as everyone else's, although in a backwards sort of way. I heard about a movie, found out it was a book, read it, loved it, searched about it, found here.
I have to laugh because I am the opposite of Meela. The chat room scares me because it's so fast, and I type three fingered. So I love the forum because it is at my pace. I agree with Feanor of the Perdhil, I love how diverse and inclusive the forum is. From greenies to master lores, from serious to silly, all are welcome here!

mormegil · 05-11-2005, 01:19 PM

Well I've been a book fan for a while now and watched the films when they came out and I was always looking for some good quizes and found some on the wesite. I've gone through most all on this site and it wasn't until I had a question (not quiz related) that I decided to join and I've been loving it since.

I want to thank you all for how welcoming you have been and for all the wonderful comments that I agree and disagree with, both help to stimulate conversation.

04-26-2005, 05:09 AM	#1
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	I joined because I had just seen the first movie and was reading the books. There were a lot of things in the books that I wanted to learn more about, so I went searching on the web. I don't remember how I stumbled across the Downs, but I did, and I came to check out the boards. Everyone here was so knowledgeable and gave such thorough answers to questions that I just had to stay because there was so much to learn. I've since quieted down because I've participated in many of the discussions a couple years ago (as well as a few riddles threads that were going strong for a while), and since the books are not fresh in my mind anymore I don't really have much to add to the discussions at the moment. I hope to pick them up again, though, and join in once more. For now I just kind of haunt. There are still many familiar "faces" around here who I enjoy talking to, so my spirit remains floating around It's funny, too, because when I joined these forums, Hobbits were my favorite, and Sam was my favorite character (can ya tell?)... and since then, Eowyn has become my favorite character. But, I couldn't just give up the online alias I'd had for so long, nor the cute little beer carrying hobbitlass that represents me here at the boards __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

05-08-2005, 10:46 AM	#2
Holbytlass Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Party Tree Posts: 1,042	My reason is about the same as everyone else's, although in a backwards sort of way. I heard about a movie, found out it was a book, read it, loved it, searched about it, found here. I have to laugh because I am the opposite of Meela. The chat room scares me because it's so fast, and I type three fingered. So I love the forum because it is at my pace. I agree with Feanor of the Perdhil, I love how diverse and inclusive the forum is. From greenies to master lores, from serious to silly, all are welcome here! __________________ Holby is an actual flesh-and-blood person, right? Not, say a sock-puppet of Nilp’s, by any chance? ~Nerwen, WWCIII

05-11-2005, 01:19 PM	#3
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Well I've been a book fan for a while now and watched the films when they came out and I was always looking for some good quizes and found some on the wesite. I've gone through most all on this site and it wasn't until I had a question (not quiz related) that I decided to join and I've been loving it since. I want to thank you all for how welcoming you have been and for all the wonderful comments that I agree and disagree with, both help to stimulate conversation. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

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