Re: Hobbit Forum Refugees

by Squach Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:21 pm

i don't think many of 'the youth' are on forums bounce

by Ally Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:41 pm

I signed up for facebook when I was 11- didn't use it until I was 14/15 and a few more of my classmates started using it. It's defiantly good for school usage, many a question I got answered, such as what week were were on, or is it mufti tomorrow? But I don't want to spend my time talking to people I vaguely knew, or shared a desk with in y7, well I don't nowadays anyway!

by Eldorion Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:12 am

I have a Facebook that I mainly just use to keep in touch with my family while I'm away at school. I go on most every day but I don't stay much. I only created my account after being forced to do so, anyway. Razz

by odo banks Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:05 am

I thought Facebook was something for the kind of people who are on Planet Tolkien? Shocked

by Pettytyrant101 Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:12 pm

Well, it is, but I was hoping someone with an account could post a link to our forum on his message board- seeing as plenty of others seem to have done just that for their webpages.

by Pettytyrant101 Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:18 pm

I just made one of my infrequent visits to PT to see if anything else of ours had turned up- and our PJ's appearances in the films thread has appeared, so they are still putting our stuff up it seems, just slowly.

by Ringdrotten Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:21 pm

Excellent

Let's hope he'll put up some of our Other Fantasy Stories/Ideas and Suggestions threads too

by Eldorion Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:06 pm

As a result of this I made my fist visit to PT in a few weeks and this is what I saw:

Brego wrote:Pety Tyrant, I had to read this a few times to realize that your comments are utterly infuriating . I am a great lover of first the books, second the films. I cannot believe that you would think such critically acclaimed films are so bad. If your argument made sense I may be able to agree with some of your points as there is no such thing as a perfect film. These films were shot over ten years ago, in technology terms that's eons and I feel that they still stack up. Its rare to find a fantasy film that is believable and which has good acting, good script and in the the case of the LOTRs films stays true to the original story in theme and focus.

Can we just get over the slight, yes slight differences in the films and just enjoy them as well as the books!

Ok Im over my rant now. I think Ill go read a chapter of the Sil.......

Yeah ... given the, er, "quality" of what is now being posted in our old threads, I think I'll stay here. Very Happy

by Pettytyrant101 Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:16 pm

Oh dear.

by Ringdrotten Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:17 pm

Well, even I agree that the differences between film and book are more than "slight" Laughing

by Pettytyrant101 Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:45 pm

Yes well its hardly a valid criticism I feel. I never have claimed there was such a thing as a perfect film, nor do I see the relevance of an age of a film regards its quality, as the many fantastic old films prove. And the final sentence is laughable.
Glad folks on here come equipped with both a brain and the willingness to read another's post and not just react to it!
Long live our happy community!

by Ally Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:08 pm

Eldorion wrote:As a result of this I made my fist visit to PT in a few weeks and this is what I saw:

Brego wrote:Pety Tyrant, I had to read this a few times to realize that your comments are utterly infuriating . I am a great lover of first the books, second the films. I cannot believe that you would think such critically acclaimed films are so bad. If your argument made sense I may be able to agree with some of your points as there is no such thing as a perfect film. These films were shot over ten years ago, in technology terms that's eons and I feel that they still stack up. Its rare to find a fantasy film that is believable and which has good acting, good script and in the the case of the LOTRs films stays true to the original story in theme and focus.

Can we just get over the slight, yes slight differences in the films and just enjoy them as well as the books!

Ok Im over my rant now. I think Ill go read a chapter of the Sil.......

Yeah ... given the, er, "quality" of what is now being posted in our old threads, I think I'll stay here.

That sounds like something saradoc would say! Maybe Brego and Saradoc are the same person!! I mean Saradoc's posted replies like:

"That's such a purist thing to say! How Purists can't accept that Peter Jackson is a worldclass film director, showered with a ton of awards for his adaptation of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, is beyond me! Surely you can't mean this slander against PJ's reputable name?! How long ago did you give up wisdom for madness?!! :O

Sure, they maybe a few inconsistencies, a few bad scenes, a few bad films- but that's just being picky. Maybe he should have included the Scouring, maybe he shouldn't of included that scene with Frodo sending Sam away, heaven forbid, maybe he shouldn't have portrayed Merry & Pippin & Gimli as three pairs of massive ( ) comical clowns. Those examples aside, you've got to admit he's a great man. Without him, I wouldn't have posted this message to a reply which would have never been said. Now doesn't that make you sad?"

by Kafria Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:31 pm

I still pop in to PT now and again, although it is not a very active place. The sad thing is that in my news hopping I have stopped checking HMN as there is little new on it and then only after other sites!

by odo banks Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:36 pm

Planet Tolkien = Mordor.

by Ally Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:17 pm

odo banks wrote:Planet Tolkien = Mordor.

A little over the top my dear Odo.... Very Happy

by Pettytyrant101 Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:28 pm

"Planet Tolkien = Mordor."-Odo

Thats what I like to see. A firm stance on things! Very Happy

by odo banks Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:35 am

Darn tootin'!

by Squach Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:05 pm

Why are you so full of Negativity?

See, it's such a bad word that it is bold and italic and it has a Capital Letter!

by Eldorion Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:17 pm

Squach wrote:Why are you so full of Negativity?

I believe the term is "crabbit". Wink

by Saradoc Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:27 pm

Crabbit noun. moody person who dislikes PlanetTolkien. Eg. That person's weird. He must be from Planet Tolkien.

Not to be confused with the small mammals, called Rabbits.

An extract from the dictionary of Saradoc.

by Squach Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:32 pm

How much is that dictionary? I want one! Very Happy

by odo banks Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:08 pm

Reputables: People who see Planet Tolkien (and it's minions) for what it (they) are!

Here to help! Very Happy

by Pettytyrant101 Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:22 pm

I'm not sure about that definition Odo. You see I can see that evil den of iniquity for what it is but I fear I may not, fully, qualify as a Reputable, though I've no idea why not - pass me another duckie will you, its much easier to get a drink if you smash their heads of the table first you know- em where was I? Yes, no idea why I'm not classed as Reputable, but I am crabbit- so maybe your definition needs refining.

by Saradoc Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:15 pm

Squach wrote:How much is that dictionary? I want one!

It's RRP is £1,000,000. But for you and other "Ally lovers" I'm raising the price to £2,000,000. Which I think you'll agree is fair and reasonable....

p.s Any planetolkien fans, great site, I really recommend it to anyone here, by the way get the dictionary of Saradoc for free!

by Squach Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:59 pm

I don't mind pt but i want that dictionary!