Anyone want to join me in a rerun? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 09-09-2008, 01:22 AM

Thanks Estelyn for the info.

I quess there are good arguments to be made both ways. So I guess that in the end it depends on what we wish.

Just continuing the old CbC-threads would be logical but would also - I'm afraid - draw us to those earlier discussions and as some would have time to read them while others not it might distract the discussion or raise the bar too high looking at the learned essays some have contributed there... To me it would feel "fresher" if one hadn't the temptation to go backwards - being already on the thread - only to find your points made ten times already...

My initial idea was to open just one thread to the general Books-forum named something like "The Millionth Re-read" or something and we would have stuck with that one thread as far as we can keep it going or when we reach the point where the earlier read halted to see whether a host of you would join there and demand us to go back to the original threads.

But I'm okay with sticking to the original threads as well so I guess it's up to you others planning of joining this little venture.

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-09-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

My initial idea was to open just one thread to the general Books-forum named something like "The Millionth Re-read" or something and we would have stuck with that one thread as far as we can keep it going or when we reach the point where the earlier read halted to see whether a host of you would join there and demand us to go back to the original threads.

Ah, now I understand what you were thinking. I guess because it's being discussed here on the sub-forum, I thought you intended to hold the discussion here as well.

You are certainly welcome to open a new thread on the main Books forum and to keep going there. I'll enjoy reading your contributions even if I don't have time to post!

Groin Redbeard · 09-09-2008, 12:44 PM

I've read the first two chapters, should I start posting or should I wait for things to get underway?

Nogrod · 09-09-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I've read the first two chapters, should I start posting or should I wait for things to get underway?

I think you should wait a few days at least... I suggested on Sunday that we might begin in a week (next weekend that is) to give all a week's time to read the first chapter, well Concerning Hobbits that is.

Let's not go for two chapeters at the time anyway, but take it easily so that it doesn't start to fatigue too many people in the long run. As I said earlier the one thing I think easily makes these kind of projects to halt is that people swallow too big parts as a whole in the beginning and when they realise they can't keep up with the speed they just drop off...

Nogrod · 09-12-2008, 04:55 PM

I started a new thread just a moment ago in the Books as I had time to do it and will probably not have that same leisure during the weekend as I have a choir "seminar" both Saturday & Sunday singing from 11 to 18 both days.

And just my capabilities... I managed to mis-spell the name of the thread... (hopefully Esty will correct it soonish).

But let's go with it then! I'm waiting for your insights & comments.

09-09-2008, 01:22 AM	#1
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Thanks Estelyn for the info. I quess there are good arguments to be made both ways. So I guess that in the end it depends on what we wish. Just continuing the old CbC-threads would be logical but would also - I'm afraid - draw us to those earlier discussions and as some would have time to read them while others not it might distract the discussion or raise the bar too high looking at the learned essays some have contributed there... To me it would feel "fresher" if one hadn't the temptation to go backwards - being already on the thread - only to find your points made ten times already... My initial idea was to open just one thread to the general Books-forum named something like "The Millionth Re-read" or something and we would have stuck with that one thread as far as we can keep it going or when we reach the point where the earlier read halted to see whether a host of you would join there and demand us to go back to the original threads. But I'm okay with sticking to the original threads as well so I guess it's up to you others planning of joining this little venture. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

09-09-2008, 12:44 PM	#3
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I've read the first two chapters, should I start posting or should I wait for things to get underway? __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

09-12-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	A new thread is open I started a new thread just a moment ago in the Books as I had time to do it and will probably not have that same leisure during the weekend as I have a choir "seminar" both Saturday & Sunday singing from 11 to 18 both days. And just my capabilities... I managed to mis-spell the name of the thread... (hopefully Esty will correct it soonish). But let's go with it then! I'm waiting for your insights & comments. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...