The loss of knowledge - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Suldaledhel · 10-03-2002, 03:35 PM

As I continue to read this thread, I am beginning to sense a less-than-subtle accusation that I, personally, am opposed to new members. This is obviously not the case... or else I wouldn't be moderating an RPG thread and/or frequenting the chat room. I was merely offering a suggestion as to why some others may have left, or are posting less frequently than they used to.

I, personally, post less frequently either because I have already offered my thoughts over the course of my two years here, or I do not see the need to. By the time I begin browsing around the Books forum, most of the objective, matter-of-fact questions have been answered already--perhaps even several times, and I deliberately avoid the subjective, interpretive analysis threads. As a writer, I cringe at the thought of anyone tearing apart my ideas and tales as thoroughly and completely as is done here. Not that literary analysis is a bad thing... having a reader be able to identify with a character's complexities and motivations is the striving goal of the author, but I feel that certain nit-picking details would be better left unquestioned. As I would not like it done to me, so shall I do it not unto others. Thirdly, that nasty existence we call the "real world" is claiming more and more of my time--especially as of late. Finding the time to post an intelligent, cohesive thought is a precious commodity. As of is, I was rushed with my first post in this thread--almost missing classes! Regardless, I hope this clears up my
own reasons for being so lax with my postings.

[ October 03, 2002: Message edited by: Suldaledhel ]

10-03-2002, 03:35 PM	#9
Suldaledhel Eru's Gift Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Where pride pays silver and plays golden Posts: 215	As I continue to read this thread, I am beginning to sense a less-than-subtle accusation that I, personally, am opposed to new members. This is obviously not the case... or else I wouldn't be moderating an RPG thread and/or frequenting the chat room. I was merely offering a suggestion as to why some others may have left, or are posting less frequently than they used to. I, personally, post less frequently either because I have already offered my thoughts over the course of my two years here, or I do not see the need to. By the time I begin browsing around the Books forum, most of the objective, matter-of-fact questions have been answered already--perhaps even several times, and I deliberately avoid the subjective, interpretive analysis threads. As a writer, I cringe at the thought of anyone tearing apart my ideas and tales as thoroughly and completely as is done here. Not that literary analysis is a bad thing... having a reader be able to identify with a character's complexities and motivations is the striving goal of the author, but I feel that certain nit-picking details would be better left unquestioned. As I would not like it done to me, so shall I do it not unto others. Thirdly, that nasty existence we call the "real world" is claiming more and more of my time--especially as of late. Finding the time to post an intelligent, cohesive thought is a precious commodity. As of is, I was rushed with my first post in this thread--almost missing classes! Regardless, I hope this clears up my own reasons for being so lax with my postings. [ October 03, 2002: Message edited by: Suldaledhel ]