Where are they? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Meela · 08-02-2004, 02:05 PM

I think that now the third movie has been and gone with relatively little hype, there's nothing to excite fans into... well, fanaticism. A lot of members joined with the movie craze, but if they're not a big fan of the books, they're losing interest and moving on to new things. I noticed that on a lot of sites that hadn't been set up to focus on the books, there was much less activity in the past few months.

Other than that, it's just a timezone thing. I know a lot more American Lotr fans than any other nationality, and if you adjust your timing to match theirs, there's a whole lot more activity going on.

Morsul the Dark · 08-02-2004, 02:38 PM

It's interesting because The membership on this site skyrocketed while the movies were popular I myself stumbled upon the site because I was trying to doa report onTolkien's envolvement in WW1 dfidn't find much but did find this site so I was suppose the old saying is true every cloud has a silver lining

FairLadyGoldberry · 08-02-2004, 04:01 PM

i am a frequent viewer to the barrow downs, however i rarely leave messages (just look at my pitiful total). i just like to read what other people have to say and let my knowledge of tolkien grow. i dont know if there are many others like me, but perhaps it seems there are less people on because some read and do not post.

Calathanien · 08-03-2004, 09:42 AM

yes i am one of those that just reads posts but as i said before i had'nt been on the site for so long. i came across the site a while back in 2002 though i must confess it was mainly the movies which made me read the books, even tho my dad was presuring me to as i had read the Hobbit. only after i decided i wanted to see the movies did i read the books so i could compare whic bits were missing etc, but then as i read fellowship i came to the conclusion it was great and have been hooked ever since and read as much as i can which is tolkien related.

Calathanien · 08-15-2004, 01:25 PM

ermmmm this topic is kinda old and no1 is posting on it anymore but thort i would post and ask. as i havent been on for ages the last i remember is that there was a languages forum, where did that go? did it evere exist? was it my imagination?

Evisse the Blue · 08-16-2004, 12:03 PM

Calathanien, it wasn't your imagination. I think the language forum was incorporated into the Books forum; it isn't gone, it just got ... assimilated.

Sapphire_Flame · 08-16-2004, 12:39 PM

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and most of my friends have left.

I'm still here for ya, Morgy!

*throws confetti at Morgul*

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Which is a very good thing for our eyes and our (remaining) sanity. No more "OMG!!!1!!11 Orli IZ SooO HAWt!!!11". Huzzah!

*celebrates* Consider the depletion of active members to be... a cleansing of the site. Not meaning the lurkers, or those who post only occasionally. It's the Leggie-boppers (those who behave as demonstrated by Morgul) who leave and never return who aren't really missed.

Abedithon le,

~ Saphy ~

08-02-2004, 02:05 PM	#1
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I think that now the third movie has been and gone with relatively little hype, there's nothing to excite fans into... well, fanaticism. A lot of members joined with the movie craze, but if they're not a big fan of the books, they're losing interest and moving on to new things. I noticed that on a lot of sites that hadn't been set up to focus on the books, there was much less activity in the past few months. Other than that, it's just a timezone thing. I know a lot more American Lotr fans than any other nationality, and if you adjust your timing to match theirs, there's a whole lot more activity going on. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

08-02-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	It's interesting because The membership on this site skyrocketed while the movies were popular I myself stumbled upon the site because I was trying to doa report onTolkien's envolvement in WW1 dfidn't find much but did find this site so I was suppose the old saying is true every cloud has a silver lining __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

08-02-2004, 04:01 PM	#3
FairLadyGoldberry Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Old Forest Posts: 20	i am a frequent viewer to the barrow downs, however i rarely leave messages (just look at my pitiful total). i just like to read what other people have to say and let my knowledge of tolkien grow. i dont know if there are many others like me, but perhaps it seems there are less people on because some read and do not post. __________________ So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

08-03-2004, 09:42 AM	#4
Calathanien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gondolin Posts: 25	yes i am one of those that just reads posts but as i said before i had'nt been on the site for so long. i came across the site a while back in 2002 though i must confess it was mainly the movies which made me read the books, even tho my dad was presuring me to as i had read the Hobbit. only after i decided i wanted to see the movies did i read the books so i could compare whic bits were missing etc, but then as i read fellowship i came to the conclusion it was great and have been hooked ever since and read as much as i can which is tolkien related. __________________ "Reading between the lines, I'd say she thinks you're a bit concieted mate,"

08-15-2004, 01:25 PM	#5
Calathanien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gondolin Posts: 25	ermmmm this topic is kinda old and no1 is posting on it anymore but thort i would post and ask. as i havent been on for ages the last i remember is that there was a languages forum, where did that go? did it evere exist? was it my imagination? __________________ "Reading between the lines, I'd say she thinks you're a bit concieted mate,"

08-16-2004, 12:03 PM	#6
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Calathanien, it wasn't your imagination. I think the language forum was incorporated into the Books forum; it isn't gone, it just got ... assimilated. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.