signing off.

LuthienTinuviel · 04-11-2002, 05:58 PM

im going away for a little bit, i don't know if i will come back yet.

im sorry that i offended people, and im sorry i embarrassed my self.

i am sorry that i couldn't speak my mind here without fear of being banned.

i need to go figure out if this is worth it.

later.
maybe

Pailan · 04-11-2002, 06:06 PM

A bit drastic, LT. What led you to this point? Let's not be hasty...

***HOBBIT*** · 04-11-2002, 06:39 PM

? what are yo talking about? if you really are leaving then bye and good luck.

Elfhelm · 04-11-2002, 06:40 PM

golden rope of lovely hair... hmm... what could it mean?

Elf Girl · 04-11-2002, 06:41 PM

I think the problem is that fanfic. The thread's called "Light of Evil".

Darth Tater · 04-11-2002, 06:43 PM

Hey, I never said you'd be banned for not being a Tolkien fan, just think it's pointless to come to a Tolkien board if you're not.

***HOBBIT*** · 04-11-2002, 06:59 PM

Oh i see now. You edited 2 (or more if i haven't seen them) posts. Were these posts in which you cursed at the administration or other rule breaking/inappropriate behavior that actually would get you banned?
I really hate it when people just edit their posts and go "oh, nm"
Urg, we have no idea what you said! Oh well

Pailan · 04-11-2002, 07:11 PM

Perhaps a fanfic forum could be a possible solution...? Then reasonable discourse and humor could be shared with out getting out of hand... I don't know just thinking with my keyboard...

Arian · 04-11-2002, 08:22 PM

NO NO NO NO. You can't leave. that's treible, k who started it. Well please don't leave you the best. Well good bye, please come back we will miss you. (To many people are leaving, so please no one else leave.)

Evenstar · 04-11-2002, 11:52 PM

I'm very sorry to see you go!!! It's unfortunate that all these people are leaving!

***HOBBIT*** · 04-11-2002, 11:53 PM

tater scared this one off

Laurelyn · 04-12-2002, 06:58 AM

Yep, Hobbit, me, too.
I, like LuthienTinuviel, am leaving for a while. (sorry Arian)
I might be back. I don't know.
I probably will, because it's hard to stay away too long, but I need to calm down. I've been really unhappy and unreasonable the past few days, and it's showing in my posts. I can't let that happen much more or I will be banned.
I can't say that Tater didn't help get me out of here. Tell him he's now rid of another unworthy Tolkienite . . . hope he's happy.
The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began
Now far ahead the Road has gone
And I must follow if I can
Away from Entmoot if need be
Until I find a better way
To keep myself in control of me
Will I be back? I cannot say.

Namárië, folks. I'll miss you all.

emplynx · 04-12-2002, 07:31 AM

I am kind of sorry some people are leaving, but life goes on without them! We can still be the Mooters we have always been.

BeardofPants · 04-12-2002, 07:37 AM

Don't leave! It won't be the same without you guys!

Elvellon · 04-12-2002, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by emplynx
I am kind of sorry some people are leaving, but life goes on without them! We can still be the Mooters we have always been.

Unfortunately this is not entirely true. They were part of the moot and their ideas enriched our own. Without them (or any other mooter for that matter) we are less that we were.

Pailan · 04-12-2002, 09:18 AM

I agree with Elvellon. And in part, due to the nature of this thread, I have changed my sig. to reflect (all be it tongue in cheek) my feelings about the true strength of the 'moot. I hope that cooler heads will prevail for those considering a vacation from the Entmoot. I hope to hear all your voices in a gleeful chorus in the coming days.

Elvellon · 04-12-2002, 09:48 AM

Perhaps we should also endeavour to understand why they are leaving. And then, if necessary and/or appropriate, make the necessary changes for their return.

Elfhelm · 04-12-2002, 10:12 AM

What change? Should we tell people not to express certain opinions? The particular opinion that was expressed is that this is a forum dedicated to the works of Tolkien. It is mostly true, except that this particular part of the forum is for General Messages. But then he went on to say, and this is the sticky point, and not in these exact words: the General Message forum is for use by people who also use the other forums, people who have read the works of Tolkien. And finally he implied that people who have only seen the movie and not read the books shouldn't be posting here.

Then of course, another admin came along and disagreed with every one of those points, stating that people who have only seen the movie are welcome here, and that people who haven't read the books are welcome in the General Messages forum, and that this is specifically a casual place.

But if despite all that some people decide to leave, there is nothing anyone can do. Maybe it's actually the right thing for the moment.

Yes, I am a newbie here, but I've been part of other messageboards and on the net for five years now, and this is pretty common everywhere.

Radagast The Brown · 04-12-2002, 12:42 PM

Quote:

originally posted by Elvellon
Perhaps we should also endeavour to understand why they are leaving. And then, if necessary and/or appropriate, make the necessary changes for their return.

I think that at least 2/3 from the people who leaved the site won't return because they won't be intrested in the site.

StrawberryIcecream · 04-12-2002, 12:54 PM

Ok. No doubt i'm going to offend someone here so i apologise in advance.

THIS IS PATHETIC

PATHETIC.

People can't just runaway because someone disagrees with them. I mean for goodness sake! If you dont like what is said then find another thread. simplae to remember. There are so many different threads that i really think people should have no difficulty in finding a thead where they are happy.

I am not saying its not ok for people to leave, that their decision but for goodnesake! you cant leave over nothing.

I dont really care what people have read or not. I hae personally seen the movie and read the LotR (apart from a bit of the fellowship which i am reading now.), and in case anyone hasnt noticed, there are different forums you know!!! If you havent read the books then there is literally no point in going into the books forum. I have not once ventured into the Sil forum for instance.

Ugh! This gets me soo mad!! There are people starving in countries at this moment and you're all getting worked up over what was said in whatever thread!!!

Ok. Since i have possibly offended every person who ever read this i shall possibly go read another thread until someone replys.

04-11-2002, 05:58 PM	#1
LuthienTinuviel protector of orphaned rabbits Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kalamazoo... yes, its a real place! Posts: 1,236	signing off. im going away for a little bit, i don't know if i will come back yet. im sorry that i offended people, and im sorry i embarrassed my self. i am sorry that i couldn't speak my mind here without fear of being banned. i need to go figure out if this is worth it. later. maybe __________________

04-11-2002, 06:06 PM	#2
Pailan Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aisle 12, seat#2 Posts: 449	A bit drastic, LT. What led you to this point? Let's not be hasty... __________________ "Holy Entmoot, Batman!" "Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single sevice ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuosly, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished." Oh, btw, Frodo lives.

04-11-2002, 06:39 PM	#3
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	? what are yo talking about? if you really are leaving then bye and good luck. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

04-11-2002, 06:40 PM	#4
Elfhelm Marshal of the Eastmark Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,412	golden rope of lovely hair... hmm... what could it mean? __________________ cya

04-11-2002, 06:41 PM	#5
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I think the problem is that fanfic. The thread's called "Light of Evil". __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

04-11-2002, 06:43 PM	#6
Darth Tater The man Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: MA Posts: 4,572	Hey, I never said you'd be banned for not being a Tolkien fan, just think it's pointless to come to a Tolkien board if you're not. __________________ Visit the worlds greatest webpage! No, not The Tolkien Trail! Just click this! The Tolkien Trail ~Camelot

04-11-2002, 06:59 PM	#7
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	Oh i see now. You edited 2 (or more if i haven't seen them) posts. Were these posts in which you cursed at the administration or other rule breaking/inappropriate behavior that actually would get you banned? I really hate it when people just edit their posts and go "oh, nm" Urg, we have no idea what you said! Oh well __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

04-11-2002, 07:11 PM	#8
Pailan Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aisle 12, seat#2 Posts: 449	Perhaps a fanfic forum could be a possible solution...? Then reasonable discourse and humor could be shared with out getting out of hand... I don't know just thinking with my keyboard... __________________ "Holy Entmoot, Batman!" "Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single sevice ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuosly, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished." Oh, btw, Frodo lives.

04-11-2002, 08:22 PM	#9
Arian Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: IL (or from mist world) Posts: 261	NO NO NO NO. You can't leave. that's treible, k who started it. Well please don't leave you the best. Well good bye, please come back we will miss you. (To many people are leaving, so please no one else leave.) __________________ "I'm not a immature as I seem, but you got to have fun once in a while."

04-11-2002, 11:52 PM	#10
Evenstar Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Neverneverland Posts: 215	I'm very sorry to see you go!!! It's unfortunate that all these people are leaving! __________________ "Frodo, Mr Frodo," he called. "Don't leave me here alone. It's your Sam calling. Don't you go where I can't follow." FRODO LIVES !!!!

04-11-2002, 11:53 PM	#11
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	tater scared this one off __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

04-12-2002, 06:58 AM	#12
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	Yep, Hobbit, me, too. I, like LuthienTinuviel, am leaving for a while. (sorry Arian) I might be back. I don't know. I probably will, because it's hard to stay away too long, but I need to calm down. I've been really unhappy and unreasonable the past few days, and it's showing in my posts. I can't let that happen much more or I will be banned. I can't say that Tater didn't help get me out of here. Tell him he's now rid of another unworthy Tolkienite . . . hope he's happy. The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began Now far ahead the Road has gone And I must follow if I can Away from Entmoot if need be Until I find a better way To keep myself in control of me Will I be back? I cannot say. Namárië, folks. I'll miss you all. __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

04-12-2002, 07:31 AM	#13
emplynx Self-Appointed Lord of the Free Peoples of the General Messages Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,214	I am kind of sorry some people are leaving, but life goes on without them! We can still be the Mooters we have always been.

04-12-2002, 07:37 AM	#14
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Don't leave! It won't be the same without you guys! __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

04-12-2002, 09:18 AM	#16
Pailan Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aisle 12, seat#2 Posts: 449	I agree with Elvellon. And in part, due to the nature of this thread, I have changed my sig. to reflect (all be it tongue in cheek) my feelings about the true strength of the 'moot. I hope that cooler heads will prevail for those considering a vacation from the Entmoot. I hope to hear all your voices in a gleeful chorus in the coming days. __________________ "Holy Entmoot, Batman!" "Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single sevice ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuosly, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished." Oh, btw, Frodo lives.

04-12-2002, 09:48 AM	#17
Elvellon Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lindon Posts: 637	Perhaps we should also endeavour to understand why they are leaving. And then, if necessary and/or appropriate, make the necessary changes for their return. __________________ **************************************** "None are more hoplessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Reality is just an illusion, albeit a very persistent one - Albert Einstein The Caffeine Mantra It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Brazil that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion... Elvellon Erelion

04-12-2002, 10:12 AM	#18
Elfhelm Marshal of the Eastmark Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,412	What change? Should we tell people not to express certain opinions? The particular opinion that was expressed is that this is a forum dedicated to the works of Tolkien. It is mostly true, except that this particular part of the forum is for General Messages. But then he went on to say, and this is the sticky point, and not in these exact words: the General Message forum is for use by people who also use the other forums, people who have read the works of Tolkien. And finally he implied that people who have only seen the movie and not read the books shouldn't be posting here. Then of course, another admin came along and disagreed with every one of those points, stating that people who have only seen the movie are welcome here, and that people who haven't read the books are welcome in the General Messages forum, and that this is specifically a casual place. But if despite all that some people decide to leave, there is nothing anyone can do. Maybe it's actually the right thing for the moment. Yes, I am a newbie here, but I've been part of other messageboards and on the net for five years now, and this is pretty common everywhere. __________________ cya Last edited by Elfhelm : 04-12-2002 at 10:15 AM.

04-12-2002, 12:54 PM	#20
StrawberryIcecream Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In my jeans Posts: 915	Ok. No doubt i'm going to offend someone here so i apologise in advance. THIS IS PATHETIC PATHETIC. People can't just runaway because someone disagrees with them. I mean for goodness sake! If you dont like what is said then find another thread. simplae to remember. There are so many different threads that i really think people should have no difficulty in finding a thead where they are happy. I am not saying its not ok for people to leave, that their decision but for goodnesake! you cant leave over nothing. I dont really care what people have read or not. I hae personally seen the movie and read the LotR (apart from a bit of the fellowship which i am reading now.), and in case anyone hasnt noticed, there are different forums you know!!! If you havent read the books then there is literally no point in going into the books forum. I have not once ventured into the Sil forum for instance. Ugh! This gets me soo mad!! There are people starving in countries at this moment and you're all getting worked up over what was said in whatever thread!!! Ok. Since i have possibly offended every person who ever read this i shall possibly go read another thread until someone replys. __________________ www.foolofatook.com for all you pippin's out there.