Who/What's your favorite? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

VanimaEdhel · 06-12-2005, 01:52 PM

I must say that my favorite person on this Forum has been Bethberry. She's been ploughing through all variety of compliments and insults for all of the four and one-half years I've been coming (on and off) to this forum. I don't know how many of you also visit the Chatroom, but she's also had to endure some pretty hurtful people on there, as well. She seems to take it all so gracefully, though - never doling out unfair punishment simply because of something said to her. Now that I've been visiting other Forums as well as this one, I've tried to take the chat and board etiquette that she so gracefully exhibits and translate it for myself.

I guess I kind of consider her to be a mother-like figure as well. Certainly, as a moderator and operator, she demands a certain amount of respect, but she also displays caring for her "wards," which is often a very fitting term for what a lot of us are. I'll admit that when I first came here, I was a little obnoxious fangirl. I like to think that I am not these days, but I'm not holding my breath.

Bethberry is also the one that pushed me with my Roleplaying. Seemingly coming hand-in-hand with every fangirl is a little annoying Mary-Sue fall-back character for her to RP with. I won't linger too long on this, but I think some people remember good old Menelduliniel - the character I've been trying so hard to forget and live down in my own mind. Bethberry pushed me to expand - to take on new characters. I regret that I didn't have time to run my own RPG when she pushed me to do so - I think with her help, it would have run beautifully. She saw that I did have some talent somewhere in there as a writer - I have always written short stories and the like - and rather than discouraging me for my novice RP'ing skills, she helped me develop them - I learned how to interact with other people on a game, that I wasn't the only one there...however, at the same time, I also learned how to use more force on the games. For a while, I was absolutely terrified of mentioning other people's characters in my posts, for fear that I may do something slightly out of character and wreck the game for them.

To be honest, the person I always hope to see on when I return here - or when I go to the chat - is Bethberry. She also has always remembered me and welcomed me back. Also, she's the one that, when I do visit again, encourages me to become more of a regular again. I will probably give in very, very soon (hopefully right now is my official return)...and I really want to RP again, if that's okay with her.

The Only Real Estel · 07-08-2005, 09:24 PM

I love reading the Crazy Captions posts of especially Eomer, Meela, Lalwende, & Mithalwen. Funny & original, as I've said different times & in different places on these forums. And I suppose I should mention the phantom, though I suppose he probably already assumes he's everyone's favorite (everyone includes me).

Tigerlily Gamgee · 07-08-2005, 11:39 PM

My favorite is anyone who trusts me enough to send me their picture for the photo page... hehe. So, I guess the rest of you better get crackin' if you're not on that list... not that it needs to be a goal in life to be one of my favorites.

the guy who be short · 07-09-2005, 05:11 AM

Eek. *TGWBS is put on the spot*

Let's see. Fea, or Enca, or Eomer. Whichever happens to be reading this, actually.

I can't really choose between them, because almost every post of theirs makes me collapse in hysterics.

Hmmm. I know Eomer and Fea have fanclubs... where's Enca's?

Ahem. The rest of you are great too. I merely have a tendency to get attached to people who make me laugh.

Balin999 · 07-09-2005, 06:51 AM

Hm, lately Tigerlily and Fea and anyone who thinks that I look like Elijah Wood or Ewan mcgregor hehe.
and Heren of course, since he is one of the old regs

And my beloved Lush for the PM conversation.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-11-2005, 05:32 PM

My current favorite is TOREstel. It's that WWJ game. I just can't get over how well and [almost] seemlessly he accepted my big fat lie and pretended it was true.

I also ♥ The Barrow-Wight.

wilwarin538 · 10-11-2005, 06:02 PM

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I've actually been toying with the idea of starting up a Mister Underhill fanclub. Thoughts?

I'd join!

I'm a member of all existing fanclubs. Cause I love everyone. Except the trolls, they're annoying.

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I also ♥ The Barrow-Wight.

Suck up.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-23-2005, 10:57 PM

I've decided that my favorite member right now is the phantom. His Tol-in-Gaurhoth XII Ebar Telemarth narrations are killing me!
He says the role of who died, or he gives a drawn out Sauron narrative, but he just draaaaaaaaaaaaaaags out the revelation of the name until as late as he can. And you know what? It works. Half of the time I sit around refreshing waiting to see what he wrote next, or waiting to post.

Blast you, oh current favorite, for trying my patience so.

Lhunardawen · 10-26-2005, 02:32 AM

And I was under the impression that (both of) you are the perennial favorites of each other, Fea.

Encaitare · 07-10-2005, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by the guy who be short

Hmmm. I know Eomer and Fea have fanclubs... where's Enca's?

I think I scared them all away...

Shelob · 07-10-2005, 07:18 PM

"I think I scared them all away... " ~Encaitare

You can only scare away normal people...Each of my friends is at least as strange as you so you can't do anything to scare me. Next to Abercrombie (whom I knew before joining) you were probably the first person I felt inclined to like...now you're the first of many...

Holbytlass and Kath I count as friends...and I feel well disposed towards everyone in Storyland (Werewolf III)...and Littlemanpoet, though I don't know why--he's just cool...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-18-2005, 09:33 AM

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You already know what I think. You totally rock, missy.

I must say that currently, Eomer of the Rohirrim is my favorite. Not only is he adept at boosting my ego, but he's punctual about it.

Mithalwen · 07-18-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Encaitare

I think I scared them all away...

Or to borrow an idea from Stoppard - maybe they trampled each other to death in the crush?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-18-2005, 01:14 PM

I'm in the Enca fanclub. In fact, my birthday wishes to her were cruelly denied by the limited PM box (Happy Birthday, by the way)

I can hardly believe this thread is still open. It's lovely and all but.....y'know.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 10-10-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by the guy who be short

Hmmm. I know Eomer and Fea have fanclubs... where's Enca's?

realy? How do one become a member ?

the guy who be short · 10-10-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

realy? How do one become a member ?

You have simply to state your allegiance to one of them. It is rather more common for females to join Eomer's club, though this is not a requirement.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-10-2005, 11:06 AM

I've actually been toying with the idea of starting up a Mister Underhill fanclub. Thoughts?

Rune Son of Bjarne · 10-10-2005, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by the guy who be short

You have simply to state your allegiance to one of them.

The fact that i have pledged my loyalty to Hookbill the Goomba, does not interfier with me joining one of them. Does it ?

Bêthberry · 07-09-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VanimaEdhel

I must say that my favorite person on this Forum has been Bethberry. ...I will probably give in very, very soon (hopefully right now is my official return)...and I really want to RP again, if that's okay with her.

You know, my ears have been ringing for some time now and I was beginning to think I had developed tinnittus. But it must have been this post of Vanima's.

Game on, Vanima, game on.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-09-2005, 08:31 AM

tgwbs - I have a fanclub?

Where do I collect donations?

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-09-2005, 09:53 AM

It's more the kilt that's got the club than it is you, Eomer.

the guy who be short · 07-09-2005, 10:06 AM

I'd say more the Scottish accent actually.

In any case, the fanclub is non-official, and, as such, non-commerical; that is to say, no donations. (Really it's just a bunch of BDers with nothing better to do

).

06-12-2005, 01:52 PM	#1
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	I must say that my favorite person on this Forum has been Bethberry. She's been ploughing through all variety of compliments and insults for all of the four and one-half years I've been coming (on and off) to this forum. I don't know how many of you also visit the Chatroom, but she's also had to endure some pretty hurtful people on there, as well. She seems to take it all so gracefully, though - never doling out unfair punishment simply because of something said to her. Now that I've been visiting other Forums as well as this one, I've tried to take the chat and board etiquette that she so gracefully exhibits and translate it for myself. I guess I kind of consider her to be a mother-like figure as well. Certainly, as a moderator and operator, she demands a certain amount of respect, but she also displays caring for her "wards," which is often a very fitting term for what a lot of us are. I'll admit that when I first came here, I was a little obnoxious fangirl. I like to think that I am not these days, but I'm not holding my breath. Bethberry is also the one that pushed me with my Roleplaying. Seemingly coming hand-in-hand with every fangirl is a little annoying Mary-Sue fall-back character for her to RP with. I won't linger too long on this, but I think some people remember good old Menelduliniel - the character I've been trying so hard to forget and live down in my own mind. Bethberry pushed me to expand - to take on new characters. I regret that I didn't have time to run my own RPG when she pushed me to do so - I think with her help, it would have run beautifully. She saw that I did have some talent somewhere in there as a writer - I have always written short stories and the like - and rather than discouraging me for my novice RP'ing skills, she helped me develop them - I learned how to interact with other people on a game, that I wasn't the only one there...however, at the same time, I also learned how to use more force on the games. For a while, I was absolutely terrified of mentioning other people's characters in my posts, for fear that I may do something slightly out of character and wreck the game for them. To be honest, the person I always hope to see on when I return here - or when I go to the chat - is Bethberry. She also has always remembered me and welcomed me back. Also, she's the one that, when I do visit again, encourages me to become more of a regular again. I will probably give in very, very soon (hopefully right now is my official return)...and I really want to RP again, if that's okay with her. __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

07-08-2005, 11:39 PM	#3
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	My favorite is anyone who trusts me enough to send me their picture for the photo page... hehe. So, I guess the rest of you better get crackin' if you're not on that list... not that it needs to be a goal in life to be one of my favorites. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

07-09-2005, 06:51 AM	#5
Balin999 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2000 Location: East of the Sun, West of the Moon Posts: 493	Hm, lately Tigerlily and Fea and anyone who thinks that I look like Elijah Wood or Ewan mcgregor hehe. and Heren of course, since he is one of the old regs And my beloved Lush for the PM conversation. __________________ ...Nichts ist gelber als Gelb selber... ...The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, but conformity... ...Everything is possible, except to ski through a revolving door...

10-11-2005, 05:32 PM	#6
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	My current favorite is TOREstel. It's that WWJ game. I just can't get over how well and [almost] seemlessly he accepted my big fat lie and pretended it was true. I also ♥ The Barrow-Wight. __________________ peace

10-23-2005, 10:57 PM	#8
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I've decided that my favorite member right now is the phantom. His Tol-in-Gaurhoth XII Ebar Telemarth narrations are killing me! He says the role of who died, or he gives a drawn out Sauron narrative, but he just draaaaaaaaaaaaaaags out the revelation of the name until as late as he can. And you know what? It works. Half of the time I sit around refreshing waiting to see what he wrote next, or waiting to post. Blast you, oh current favorite, for trying my patience so. __________________ peace

07-08-2005, 09:24 PM	#2
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	I love reading the Crazy Captions posts of especially Eomer, Meela, Lalwende, & Mithalwen. Funny & original, as I've said different times & in different places on these forums. And I suppose I should mention the phantom, though I suppose he probably already assumes he's everyone's favorite (everyone includes me).

07-09-2005, 05:11 AM	#4
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Eek. TGWBS is put on the spot Let's see. Fea, or Enca, or Eomer. Whichever happens to be reading this, actually. I can't really choose between them, because almost every post of theirs makes me collapse in hysterics. Hmmm. I know Eomer and Fea have fanclubs... where's Enca's? Ahem. The rest of you are great too. I merely have a tendency to get attached to people who make me laugh.

10-26-2005, 02:32 AM	#9
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	And I was under the impression that (both of) you are the perennial favorites of each other, Fea.

07-10-2005, 07:18 PM	#11
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	"I think I scared them all away... " ~Encaitare You can only scare away normal people...Each of my friends is at least as strange as you so you can't do anything to scare me. Next to Abercrombie (whom I knew before joining) you were probably the first person I felt inclined to like...now you're the first of many... Holbytlass and Kath I count as friends...and I feel well disposed towards everyone in Storyland (Werewolf III)...and Littlemanpoet, though I don't know why--he's just cool... __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

07-18-2005, 01:14 PM	#14
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I'm in the Enca fanclub. In fact, my birthday wishes to her were cruelly denied by the limited PM box (Happy Birthday, by the way) I can hardly believe this thread is still open. It's lovely and all but.....y'know. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

10-10-2005, 11:06 AM	#17
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I've actually been toying with the idea of starting up a Mister Underhill fanclub. Thoughts? __________________ peace

07-09-2005, 08:31 AM	#20
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	tgwbs - I have a fanclub? Where do I collect donations? __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-09-2005, 09:53 AM	#21
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	It's more the kilt that's got the club than it is you, Eomer. __________________ peace

07-09-2005, 10:06 AM	#22
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	I'd say more the Scottish accent actually. In any case, the fanclub is non-official, and, as such, non-commerical; that is to say, no donations. (Really it's just a bunch of BDers with nothing better to do ).