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Inferno
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Nov 12 2010, 1:52am
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Congratulations are in order for our newly-appointed Forum Admins!
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With the inundation of activity surrounding the recent announcements about The Hobbit, and due to the natural attrition over time of Admins (I, for one, am not nearly so active on tOR.N as I used to be), we've selected a few more to don the Admin Hat, with the blessings of TPTB. So hearty congratulations are in order for:
dernwyn
Earl
entmaiden
We (I and the other admins) hope everyone will help them feel welcome in their new role on the site. As one who went through the same process at one point in time, I can say it can feel a bit daunting at times, but, like new shoes, one can break in the role until it's comfortable and familiar. Anyone who actively campaigns for being an admin probably is a little touched in the brain (or to borrow a line from Frodo, they seem fairer, but feel fouler), but we're grateful to those who, when asked, take on the duty of guarding our little corner of the internet from Troll invasions (we poor rangers who seem foul and feel fair). ;)
We don't add new admins very often (this is, in fact, the third round since the founding of tOR.N), but for the curious, the process runs along these lines: existing admins put forth some candidates, and narrow it down to a few choices-- not just for their ability to be level-headed and helpful, but also with consideration for the times of day they usually post. We try to maintain coverage 24 hours a day (and having a pair of Kiwi Admins helps immensely in this regard), so that problems can be addressed with the least amount of waiting. After the 'short list' is finalized, the admins send it to TPTB for approval.
Again, welcome to the new Forum Admins! Three Cheers! Praise them with Great Praise!
Inferno.
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Good night, tOR.Nados. Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely delete you in the morning.
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Ataahua
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Nov 12 2010, 2:16am
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Welcome dernwyn, Earl and entmaiden! We'll have the Admin hats waiting for you to don (Earl's is the one without the feathers) and I'll line up a few drinks for you at the Fiesta bar tomorrow. :)
we poor rangers who seem foul and feel fair).
I suppose that's better than seeming fowl and feeling fear...
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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NottaSackville
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Nov 12 2010, 2:41am
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Uh-oh - they all seem fair to me! What does that mean?
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Congrats, or sympathies, whichever is the most appropriate.
I'm off to post some spam.....
Notta
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Altaira
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Nov 12 2010, 2:51am
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One each for entmaiden, Earl and dernwyn!   
We know you'll each do a fantastic job.
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"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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entmaiden
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Nov 12 2010, 3:19am
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You might think you can drive us nuts, but we have smilies, and we're not reluctant to use them 
Thanks, squire
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dernwyn
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Nov 12 2010, 3:51am
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*imagines constant harassment regarding the next chapter of BotR* Really! I am working on it! 
Well, just be careful, whatever you do...you know we're not quite "experts" at using our new "powers" yet, and we could get things mixed up just a teensy bit...hee hee hee...
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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dernwyn
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Nov 12 2010, 3:53am
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We do have excellent instructors, you know...we'll be learning from the best! 
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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dernwyn
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Nov 12 2010, 3:56am
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"Spam" button*...I think it's this one labelled "Fried or Baked?"...
Thanks, Notta!
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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dernwyn
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Nov 12 2010, 3:59am
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Those will really make us feel "fowl"!
The "seeming fowl and feeling fear" comes later this month, around the fourth Thursday, particularly to large gobbling birds...
Thank you for the welcome!
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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dernwyn
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Nov 12 2010, 4:07am
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...we've got terrific backup!
Thanks, Magpie!
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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Darkstone
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Nov 12 2010, 5:01am
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Just when we had you guys on the ropes....
Congrats, and "Forth the Three Hunters!" May they dispatch many trolls.
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NARFOP since 2001.
I'm NARFOB and I'm proud!!
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Ethel Duath
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Nov 12 2010, 5:04am
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Congrats all! And we will try to make yor job as easy as possible.
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(Lessee: How much all-caps typing, and how many duplicate threads, crossed threads and gigantic pictures can I post in the next 5 minutes! Ah, and does anyone want to buy all the discount violin strings I just bought in Nigeria? )
May your task be easy!
Here's some help:
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Elizabeth
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Nov 12 2010, 7:57am
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Congratulations and thanks to all of you! //
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Sign up now in the Reading Room to lead a chapter discussion of LotR Book II!
Elizabeth is the TORnsib formerly known as 'erather'
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Ataahua
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Nov 12 2010, 8:04am
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*reaches for the 'Ni!' button* /
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Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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sador
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Nov 12 2010, 9:35am
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Um... was that correct?
Anyway - thank as usual, and now for choosing just the right people to abuse the authority keep up the good work!
"Welcome, and well met!" - Gloin.
The weekly discussion of The Lord of the Rings is back! Please join us in the Reading Room.
"Villains in Tolkien continually violate the Evil Overlord list. Even the Balrog does it. Okay, everyone, on the count of three: one - two - three: I WILL NOT TURN INTO A SNAKE. IT NEVER HELPS."
- Beren IV.
(This post was edited by sador on Nov 12 2010, 9:36am)
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Earl
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Nov 12 2010, 10:04am
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Thanks for the congratulations everyone...
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... I'll admit I'm as scared as I'm excited, but there's so many of you here providing support and encouragement, it does serve to push up the excitement a notch and allay the fears a little.
And here's a congratulations to dernwyn and entmaiden too! Cheers!
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Alassëa Eruvande
Valinor
Nov 12 2010, 2:14pm
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Y'all must really be into pain...
And suddenly the Tornadoes saw afar off a greenlight, as it were a cloud with a living heart of flame;
and they knew that this was no vision only, but that PJ had made a new thing: The Hobbit, the Film that Is.
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Alassëa Eruvande
Valinor
Nov 12 2010, 2:16pm
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Hey! Notta's touching me! And he's on my side of the interwebs!!
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deeerrrrnnwyyyynnn!!!
Eaaarrrll!!
eeennnntmaiiiideennnn!
Make him stop!
And suddenly the Tornadoes saw afar off a greenlight, as it were a cloud with a living heart of flame;
and they knew that this was no vision only, but that PJ had made a new thing: The Hobbit, the Film that Is.
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NottaSackville
Valinor
Nov 12 2010, 2:43pm
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Isn't it interesting that that the PTB and the rasberry noise use the same letters....? Hmmm.
Oh, and SHE started it!
Notta
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NottaSackville
Valinor
Nov 12 2010, 2:45pm
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Just as long as it's not the fried and coated in cheetos button - that could get messy. //
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Ainu Laire
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Nov 12 2010, 2:47pm
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I cannot think of names any better-- I know I could not do such a job that would require such finesse and patience. Congratulations!
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