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Fordim Hedgethistle · 09-02-2004, 08:56 AM

BD Press Release

Professor Fordim Hedgethistle, BA MA PhD today announced the launch of the Barrow Down's first Non Governmental Organisation: PEster Davem for A New Title (PEDANT).

Prof Hedgethistle told those present that he had learned from "an extremely reliable source" that davem has recieved an offer of a personal title, but that he has -- as yet -- not take up the option of submitting one to the Wight.

Prof Hedgethistle went on to say that he, along with "many other concerned Downers" felt that davem's lack of a title made little sense given his current standing in the reputation rankings, and in particular, given his "remarkable ability to stimulate intelligent discussion in a variety of threads."

Downers who are concerned about davem's lack of a personal title should post their concerns in this thread, in the hopes that grass roots support can move davem to action.

Any Downers with suggested titles for davem can post them here as well.

Prof Hedgethistle concluded the press conference with an appeal to the Wight not to close this thread or to take any kind of punitive action against the progenitor of this thread, or any of its participants.

When taking questions from reporters, Prof Hedgethistle confirmed that PEDANT is an unauthorised lobby, neither supported nor endorsed by davem, but he hoped that davem would not mind the foundation of the NGO.

mark12_30 · 09-02-2004, 09:03 AM

Muttering hobbit sits in back of thread, not very well hidden by it.

"davem ... maved. Nothing jumps out at me there. But sideways, medav... madev... hmm. Mad what? Mad v.. v... nothing. Just like no avatar; perhaps something about being mad and faceless. The Mad Mask? The Mad Masked ... hmmm. The Face of Madness. Mask of Madness?"

Hobbit continues muttering, angling to be better hidden by the dangling thread from the PENDANTish professor.

Mithalwen · 09-02-2004, 10:46 AM

Mithalwen sneaks in late as usual, bag overflowing and spilling books and pens but not a drop of coffee... knowing profs have a tendancy to make the back row move to the front, she takes a obscure place just far enough from the back and next to the window.... she too attempts anagrams for inspiration ......... ademv.... hmmm Archer of Agincourt....

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-02-2004, 12:07 PM

*Esty opens the door to peek in and says in a stage whisper, "Hey, did you see? He's at least got an avatar now! There is yet hope!"

Fordim Hedgethistle · 09-02-2004, 12:25 PM

Huzzah! Huzzah! Bravo!!

Chalk one up for PEDANT.

Diamond18 · 09-02-2004, 10:23 PM

In light of this post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem

Going completely off topic here, can I just say, in case I somehow get the reputation of being a Godless commie pinko liberal bedwetter (& leave the whole discussion of it right here) that the older I get the more wisdom I see in Tolkien's 'political' position of 'anarchism, philosophically understood'. In short, I'm not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side.

I move that "Godless Commie Pinko Liberal Bedwetter" would make an excellent title.

Mwooah ha ha ha!

09-02-2004, 08:56 AM	#1
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Pedant *BD Press Release* Professor Fordim Hedgethistle, BA MA PhD today announced the launch of the Barrow Down's first Non Governmental Organisation: PEster Davem for A New Title (PEDANT). Prof Hedgethistle told those present that he had learned from "an extremely reliable source" that davem has recieved an offer of a personal title, but that he has -- as yet -- not take up the option of submitting one to the Wight. Prof Hedgethistle went on to say that he, along with "many other concerned Downers" felt that davem's lack of a title made little sense given his current standing in the reputation rankings, and in particular, given his "remarkable ability to stimulate intelligent discussion in a variety of threads." Downers who are concerned about davem's lack of a personal title should post their concerns in this thread, in the hopes that grass roots support can move davem to action. Any Downers with suggested titles for davem can post them here as well. Prof Hedgethistle concluded the press conference with an appeal to the Wight not to close this thread or to take any kind of punitive action against the progenitor of this thread, or any of its participants. When taking questions from reporters, Prof Hedgethistle confirmed that PEDANT is an unauthorised lobby, neither supported nor endorsed by davem, but he hoped that davem would not mind the foundation of the NGO.

09-02-2004, 10:46 AM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Mithalwen sneaks in late as usual, bag overflowing and spilling books and pens but not a drop of coffee... knowing profs have a tendancy to make the back row move to the front, she takes a obscure place just far enough from the back and next to the window.... she too attempts anagrams for inspiration ......... ademv.... hmmm Archer of Agincourt.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

09-02-2004, 12:07 PM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	*Esty opens the door to peek in and says in a stage whisper, "Hey, did you see? He's at least got an avatar now! There is yet hope!" __________________ '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...'

09-02-2004, 12:25 PM	#5
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Huzzah! Huzzah! Bravo!! Chalk one up for PEDANT. __________________ Scribbling scrabbling.

09-02-2004, 09:03 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Muttering hobbit sits in back of thread, not very well hidden by it. "davem ... maved. Nothing jumps out at me there. But sideways, medav... madev... hmm. Mad what? Mad v.. v... nothing. Just like no avatar; perhaps something about being mad and faceless. The Mad Mask? The Mad Masked ... hmmm. The Face of Madness. Mask of Madness?" Hobbit continues muttering, angling to be better hidden by the dangling thread from the PENDANTish professor.