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Old 09-11-2014, 01:36 AM   #1
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Tolkien How many average posts a day is a good amount?

I've been looking at the member list, and there is a HUGE difference between how many people post on average per day.

I, myself, am going to maintain at least 1 per day, which is less of me wanting to post, but to ensure that I visit the Downs every day to see what is new, and to further my knowledge about Tolkien.

What about you?
How many posts do you average?
Why is this so?
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Old 09-11-2014, 03:07 AM   #2
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How many average posts a day is a good amount?
To answer the question in the thread title: people here tend to go for quality vs quantity.
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Old 09-11-2014, 06:58 AM   #3
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I have made the most posts but since I have been here 10 years the average is umder 2.5 posts a day. However I did have a spell where I made only abot 40 posts in six months because real life kept me away. No doubt on peak time when I was playing werewolf, playing in a couple of RPGS I might have equalled that in a day.

Can't claim all were enlightening or amusing... and of course a palantir of fortune letter guess scores the same as a lengthy response to a question with citations. So certainly visit daily, contribute whereyou can but don't feel obliged. Some days even I have nothing to say
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Old 09-11-2014, 07:02 AM   #4
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I have made the most posts but since I have been here 10 years the average is umder 2.5 posts a day. However I did have a spell where I made only abot 40 posts in six months because real life kept me away. No doubt on peak time when I was playing werewolf, playing in a couple of RPGS I might have equalled that in a day.

Can't claim all were enlightening or amusing... and of course a palantir of fortune letter guess scores the same as a lengthy response to a question with citations. So certainly visit daily, contribute whereyou can but don't feel obliged. Some days even I have nothing to say
When it comes to Tolkien, I will always have something to say.

I recently bought the Middle Earth Atlas by Karen Wynn Fonstad, and I'm wondering whether it is accurate enough to be used for research.

That aside, I will post where I can to contribute to the discussions.
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On that I can't say as I don't own it yet. I find the Journeys of Frodo invaluable.
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Old 09-11-2014, 10:37 AM   #6
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As a rule, I don't post much at all, unless something really interests me. However, in this case I will simply add a banal post because I am only a few from hitting 2000, which is, in itself, a measure of banality.
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A high post count is not necessarily indicative of good-quality posts, and with that in mind, I try to limit myself to worthwhile contributions. I say try, because I have been guilty of letting annoyance or a desire to crack a joke induce me to post.

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I recently bought the Middle Earth Atlas by Karen Wynn Fonstad, and I'm wondering whether it is accurate enough to be used for research.
Fonstad was, I believe, a geology professor, so the Atlas certainly has that sort of bent. I would agree with a lot of her extrapolations and theories, but I don't consider it a canonical resource by any means. Nonetheless, it's a worthy item for a Tolkien fan to acquire.
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When it comes to Tolkien, I will always have something to say.

I recently bought the Middle Earth Atlas by Karen Wynn Fonstad, and I'm wondering whether it is accurate enough to be used for research.

That aside, I will post where I can to contribute to the discussions.
Just in regards to the amount of posts per day - you will see after, say, a year has passed. When I joined, I usually posted quite a lot, feeling like an overflowing kettle suddenly in an environment where I can let the steam out. Then I calmed down, settled down and it became posting on a regular basis, often, but more posts only when there was something really interesting (and that said, often there was). Lately, I must say, I haven't been around as often, so also my post count has probably dropped... It is obvious, as a new member, that you will have very high post-per-day count, but believe me, it will drop. Hopefully you'll find yourself still full of energy and posting also as the time passes.

As for Fonstad's Atlas, I've had it for years and it is very good. She tries to work as close to the sources as she can, taking really the scientific approach (it was supposed to be her own scholarly publication, after all); that said, LOTS of the maps just have to be based on guesses (e.g. the big 1st Age/2nd Age maps, Valinor - an essentially unmappable place anyway - or then some of the maps of the journeys). But she usually points that out herself in the comments, where she isn't sure. In any case, the Atlas is a very, very good source and very reliable, unlike some other stuff (the infamous Bestiary by David Day comes to mind).
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Old 09-14-2014, 03:16 AM   #9
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Just in regards to the amount of posts per day - you will see after, say, a year has passed. When I joined, I usually posted quite a lot, feeling like an overflowing kettle suddenly in an environment where I can let the steam out. Then I calmed down, settled down and it became posting on a regular basis, often, but more posts only when there was something really interesting (and that said, often there was). Lately, I must say, I haven't been around as often, so also my post count has probably dropped... It is obvious, as a new member, that you will have very high post-per-day count, but believe me, it will drop. Hopefully you'll find yourself still full of energy and posting also as the time passes.

As for Fonstad's Atlas, I've had it for years and it is very good. She tries to work as close to the sources as she can, taking really the scientific approach (it was supposed to be her own scholarly publication, after all); that said, LOTS of the maps just have to be based on guesses (e.g. the big 1st Age/2nd Age maps, Valinor - an essentially unmappable place anyway - or then some of the maps of the journeys). But she usually points that out herself in the comments, where she isn't sure. In any case, the Atlas is a very, very good source and very reliable, unlike some other stuff (the infamous Bestiary by David Day comes to mind).
I have heard of the Bestiary by David Day. On the topic of lore fails, Shadow of Mordor. By Eru, that is just blegh. What a relief that they aren't calling it canon, as that would likely cause them to be stoned.

I usually find that immediately after joining, posts aren't that often, but will soon speed up to become a few a day, but slowly drop down. The purpose of posting once per day is to stay involved in all of the discussions and community, as well as staying active.
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