Most Embarassing BD moment - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 02-27-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

But I think I still have embarrassing moments all the time. Like when I go off on an absurd tangent (usually with Mithalwen

- bad influences on each other) and get told off by a moderator. A ridiculous 'newbie' thing to do, of course.

Should I be embarrassed because I am not embarrassed by going of at a tangent? I get annoyed when I go widely OFF TOPIC - especially if it is because I have let someone wind me up, but I have no shame regarding Tolkien related flights of fancy eg "Did Bill Ferny die?" and the digressions on Isildur's hair/Hare.. sometimes you come across these quirky little threads that need to be a chance to stretch their wings .... and I think it is a shame we have had our wrist slapped for taking our designations too literally in "Reputations". While, I know I err on the side of froth and bubble, and feel I should make more effort with the serious stuff, ~ I would not come so much, if at all if it were all deadly serious. And with that I am off to change my sig.

**The Saucepan Man** · 02-27-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

... and I think it is a shame we have had our wrist slapped for taking our designations too literally in "Reputations" ... I would not come so much, if at all if it were all deadly serious.

The way I see it, there is a big difference between humorous on-topic posts and banter which reduces threads to little more than an excuse to chat. The Reputations thread, which was originally intended as a place where people could raise questions about the Rep system, descended quite significantly into the latter. I have no problem with the occasional "off the cuff" post, but moderators would not be doing their duty if they did not step in when this becomes execessive. Without the guidelines which have been established here being observed, the on-topic humour and serious discussion would be lost amidst the "froth and bubble" of chat.

Mithalwen · 02-27-2005, 02:49 PM

Well, OK , but, it is not helpful to be told to run along to the chatroom when timezones provide an insurmountable issue. The Coming of Age club is a more gossipy environment but effectively it means that you can only be sociable with those of your own generation. And so it is harder not to stray. And so once again I go off topic............... Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh

Estelyn Telcontar · 02-27-2005, 02:57 PM

There are plenty of other members in or near your time zone, Mithalwen - and some of them are in the chat room...

Mithalwen · 02-27-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

There are plenty of other members in or near your time zone, Mithalwen - and some of them are in the chat room...

I went there once and they were listing vegetables...I swear.... and it is not really a conscious desire to chat as ....... oh never mind.... I have "a glib tongue which will talk ...(me) to the gallows.." .. I am going to go before I really get embarrassed.....

Bêthberry · 02-27-2005, 03:02 PM

Mithalwen, the chat room is "open" 24/7. There are many Europeans who hang out there; some younger than you; some older. Do you want to chat during work hours or in the evening? Or are you a nightowl? I'm sure you can find people there. Sauce manages to be there at the most amazing hours.

Chat ebbs and flows, but try it out.

Oh, and introduce yourself to me when you come (in case you change your nick). I'm the Op called Bethberry.

Lalwendë · 02-27-2005, 04:01 PM

Like Mithalwen I'm a bit known for going off topic too, (I have to add, I've always been the same, many hours spent in library corner at primary school for excesive chatter only delighted me as I got to read more books). So, the other day I had a 'nose' at this chat room thingy, but it did not seem to have any conversation going at all. So, not just for my sake but for the sake of staying on-topic in future, was I doing something wrong when it came up with just a list saying license type stuff? And do I need to use my screen name? New fangled things like that scare me when they dont seem to work right

. I hope that makes sense, I'm heavily dosed up right now - I have a bad ear infection so am truly like a bear with a sore head.

davem has dared me to say exactly what symptoms I have but that would be going off-topic again...

02-27-2005, 02:49 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well, OK , but, it is not helpful to be told to run along to the chatroom when timezones provide an insurmountable issue. The Coming of Age club is a more gossipy environment but effectively it means that you can only be sociable with those of your own generation. And so it is harder not to stray. And so once again I go off topic............... Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-27-2005, 02:57 PM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	There are plenty of other members in or near your time zone, Mithalwen - and some of them are in the chat room... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

02-27-2005, 03:02 PM	#6
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Mithalwen, the chat room is "open" 24/7. There are many Europeans who hang out there; some younger than you; some older. Do you want to chat during work hours or in the evening? Or are you a nightowl? I'm sure you can find people there. Sauce manages to be there at the most amazing hours. Chat ebbs and flows, but try it out. Oh, and introduce yourself to me when you come (in case you change your nick). I'm the Op called Bethberry. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

02-27-2005, 04:01 PM	#7
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Like Mithalwen I'm a bit known for going off topic too, (I have to add, I've always been the same, many hours spent in library corner at primary school for excesive chatter only delighted me as I got to read more books). So, the other day I had a 'nose' at this chat room thingy, but it did not seem to have any conversation going at all. So, not just for my sake but for the sake of staying on-topic in future, was I doing something wrong when it came up with just a list saying license type stuff? And do I need to use my screen name? New fangled things like that scare me when they dont seem to work right . I hope that makes sense, I'm heavily dosed up right now - I have a bad ear infection so am truly like a bear with a sore head. davem has dared me to say exactly what symptoms I have but that would be going off-topic again... __________________ Gordon's alive!