Invisibility - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Might · 12-11-2008, 07:27 AM

I'd use it for myself, I don't deny that, but mostly probably for common good Robin Hood-like. Steal from those who don't deserve and give to those who do.
If it's so hard for people to learn to help each other, then I might just use the Ring to make help come, whether they want it or not.
I mean, every time I hear about that stupid My Super Sweet 16 party with rich spoiled hirls throwing away money here and there ignorant of all around them then I feel it's time for payback.

And to stay frank, I would probably try to eliminate some of the world's leaders like Iran's ayatollah or some terrorist heads. One douchebag at a time.

Ok, enough dreaming around. And yes, I also believe the thread does not belong in "Books", rather in "Newcomers".

EDIT: or I would give it to someone wiser than me or at least seek some guidance in that matter.

Lindale · 12-11-2008, 08:21 AM

I'll use it in school, to look at my records, and some others. Muwahahaha. I can be very evil, so maybe it's not a very good idea to let me have something like that.

Elmo · 12-11-2008, 09:08 AM

I would rob banks and cheat on exams.

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-11-2008, 09:43 AM

As an opinion thread, this does belong in the Novices and Newcomers forum, and I'm moving it there. Additional serious discussion later on can take place there as well - it's always nice to have good topics on N&N!

Morthoron · 12-11-2008, 11:41 AM

If one considers the attributes of a ring of invisibility, it becomes clear that there are really no good uses for one (as is evident by all the would-be criminals posting on this subject).

I would most likely reject the offer, as it would only lead to evil eventually.

Bêthberry · 12-11-2008, 11:54 AM

This question raises that hoary old problem in Tolkien's Legendarium, how after many years he struggled to removed all references to what he felt were the cheap thrills of magic. He attempted to make any and all special effects the result of a highly developed, elevated elven art.

So, how does a "magic ring" make one invisible? How does"art" enable a body to cross over to the other side? (And why is that other side so dark?) Is this a form of mind/body imagery that the beauty of the ring inspires? Or is there some alchemical "stuff" in the metallurgy which causes the cells of the body to disperse beyond their usual density?

And as for the question, I frankly don't think the question is at all hypothetical. After all, this internets stuff makes us all invisible, although we each see each other's thoughts. I think we Downers have already put on the "magic ring". It's called the Internet. And many people think that is e-vil.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-11-2008, 01:42 PM

It can't be just me whose invisible deeds would be censored here.

Mithalwen, I'm looking at you.

Elmo · 12-11-2008, 01:50 PM

Aye I would get up to all sorts of ill-deeds It would probably be best for me to turn into a wraith in the end.

Mithalwen · 12-19-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

It can't be just me whose invisible deeds would be censored here.

Mithalwen, I'm looking at you.

You might look but would you see? Otherwise I have absolutely no idea what you mean.

Lalwendë · 12-14-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

And as for the question, I frankly don't think the question is at all hypothetical. After all, this internets stuff makes us all invisible, although we each see each other's thoughts. I think we Downers have already put on the "magic ring". It's called the Internet. And many people think that is e-vil.

So you're not one of the 'tin-hat' brigade who think we are under surveillance all the time then?

As for answering the question honestly about what I'd do if I had The Ring, I can't. Not because it's criminal but it's definitely not family friendly enough for the Downs. All I can say is it would involve vast amounts of custard

Bêthberry · 12-14-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

So you're not one of the 'tin-hat' brigade who think we are under surveillance all the time then?

No, not at all, as I don't live in a country like England which is under CCTV surveillance much of the time.

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Originally Posted by Lal

As for answering the question honestly about what I'd do if I had The Ring, I can't. Not because it's criminal but it's definitely not family friendly enough for the Downs. All I can say is it would involve vast amounts of custard

Now we know what it was that prompted your Legolas and custard experiments.

12-11-2008, 07:27 AM	#1
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I'd use it for myself, I don't deny that, but mostly probably for common good Robin Hood-like. Steal from those who don't deserve and give to those who do. If it's so hard for people to learn to help each other, then I might just use the Ring to make help come, whether they want it or not. I mean, every time I hear about that stupid My Super Sweet 16 party with rich spoiled hirls throwing away money here and there ignorant of all around them then I feel it's time for payback. And to stay frank, I would probably try to eliminate some of the world's leaders like Iran's ayatollah or some terrorist heads. One douchebag at a time. Ok, enough dreaming around. And yes, I also believe the thread does not belong in "Books", rather in "Newcomers". EDIT: or I would give it to someone wiser than me or at least seek some guidance in that matter. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-11-2008, 08:21 AM	#2
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	I'll use it in school, to look at my records, and some others. Muwahahaha. I can be very evil, so maybe it's not a very good idea to let me have something like that. __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

12-11-2008, 09:08 AM	#3
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	I would rob banks and cheat on exams. __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

12-11-2008, 09:43 AM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	As an opinion thread, this does belong in the Novices and Newcomers forum, and I'm moving it there. Additional serious discussion later on can take place there as well - it's always nice to have good topics on N&N! __________________ '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...'

12-11-2008, 11:41 AM	#5
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,518	If one considers the attributes of a ring of invisibility, it becomes clear that there are really no good uses for one (as is evident by all the would-be criminals posting on this subject). I would most likely reject the offer, as it would only lead to evil eventually. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

12-11-2008, 11:54 AM	#6
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,007	This question raises that hoary old problem in Tolkien's Legendarium, how after many years he struggled to removed all references to what he felt were the cheap thrills of magic. He attempted to make any and all special effects the result of a highly developed, elevated elven art. So, how does a "magic ring" make one invisible? How does"art" enable a body to cross over to the other side? (And why is that other side so dark?) Is this a form of mind/body imagery that the beauty of the ring inspires? Or is there some alchemical "stuff" in the metallurgy which causes the cells of the body to disperse beyond their usual density? And as for the question, I frankly don't think the question is at all hypothetical. After all, this internets stuff makes us all invisible, although we each see each other's thoughts. I think we Downers have already put on the "magic ring". It's called the Internet. And many people think that is e-vil. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

12-11-2008, 01:42 PM	#7
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	It can't be just me whose invisible deeds would be censored here. Mithalwen, I'm looking at you. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-11-2008, 01:50 PM	#8
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	Aye I would get up to all sorts of ill-deeds It would probably be best for me to turn into a wraith in the end. __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.