** WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD ** - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mister Underhill*** · 09-21-2001, 07:09 PM

Fellow Wights,

It's been in the air now for some time -- all the dust stirred up by disturbed barrows and turned earth. Now all of the work going on behind the scenes and the kind contributions of some of our members have borne fruit!

WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD!!!

Take your time to check out the new features and learn the differences from EZBoard -- there are a few. We think you'll like the new experience. Don't forget to change your bookmarks! The URL for the new board is: http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

IF YOU'VE ALREADY CLAIMED YOUR ACCOUNT
Simply go to the new board, enter in your login name exactly the same as you've been using it up to now on EZBoard, and then enter the password you've provided. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of you provided passwords with spaces in them. You should enter your password without spaces when you log in. So, "the great underhillo" becomes "thegreatunderhillo".

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY CLAIMED YOUR ACCOUNT
Shame on you! Why have you been procrastinating? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Your account has been lovingly preserved. Don't go start a new one if you want to save your old post count and user-title information. Simply email mailto:newforum@barrowdowns.comnewforum@barrowdowns.com</A> to have the randomly generated password for your account mailed to you. Be sure to provide your LOGIN NAME and an E-MAIL ADDRESS with your request. Or for faster service, check the chat room -- there may be someone about who can help you.

A NOTE ON EDITING
In order to preserve our history as fully as possible, we've added some HTML to many of the converted threads that isn't necessarily available on the new board. For this reason, we urge you not to edit any of your old posts! If you do so, some of the formatting of the post may be lost. Make a new post instead, and keep the Tolkien discussion moving forward!

Thanks to everyone who has made this move possible. We hope you'll enjoy the new board!

The Barrow-Downs Team

[ September 21, 2001: Message edited by: Mister Underhill ]

red · 09-21-2001, 07:23 PM

The Great Underhillo did a LOT of work to get this board moved here. Here's a toast!!!

Thanks Underhillo and all the BD team! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

GandaIf The White · 09-21-2001, 08:47 PM

The new look will take some getting use to, but overall I like it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Thanks again for doing so much work to get rid of the awful spam.

I do have a complaint though. The "Rate User" option seems like it doesnt belong here. I would rather not spend my time Rating people. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]

And also, the member #.. like I am 44. Why does that have to be there? I dont know about anyone else, but I dont care what member joined when.

And also.. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Whenever I edit my posts, a new text comes up saying I have edited. I just edited my post 3 times and I dont want 1/4 of it to be [Gandalf the White has edited his post on September 21, 2001]. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ September 21, 2001: Message edited by: GandaIf The White ]

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 09-21-2001, 09:09 PM

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I do have a complaint though. The "Rate User" option seems like it doesnt belong here. I would rather not spend my time Rating people. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]

Then don't rate people. And if you are afraid to be rated, turn it off in your profile.

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And also, the member #.. like I am 44. Why does that have to be there? I dont know about anyone else, but I dont care what member joined when.

Since you don't care, it really doesn't matter. Right?

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Whenever I edit my posts, a new text comes up saying I have edited. I just edited my post 3 times and I dont want 1/4 of it to be [Gandalf the White has edited his post on September 21, 2001]. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

As evidenced my your post, the 'edited by' line only showed up once.

Should all complaints be so trivial!! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Gwindor · 09-21-2001, 09:19 PM

lol! Those were pretty easy to answer, eh?

Gwindor

GandaIf The White · 09-21-2001, 10:24 PM

What can I say? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Im a simple guy to deal with.

Voronwe · 09-22-2001, 03:40 AM

Well, all I can say is, I am impressed. One question, though. If BW is member # 2, who, then, is member # 1?

HerenIstarion · 09-22-2001, 05:22 AM

just a test - first post on a new board

Inziladun · 09-22-2001, 06:49 AM

I'm sure this will take some getting used to, but it looks good. And no popups!!

onewhitetree · 09-22-2001, 10:35 AM

Hello, hello! Nice work, and I love the glowing green sword at the top of the page...very smooth. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Excellent job, Barrow-Wight and Sgt. Skwerl!!! Kudos to you! I do so miss the fun of trying to close out all the little popups in a set amount of time, and then trying to beat that record...it's kind of sad without them, doesn't everyone agree?

***Mister Underhill*** · 09-22-2001, 10:38 AM

Eldarion son of Aragorn -- your account has been activated with the info you specified. Have fun!

Eldar14 · 09-22-2001, 12:46 PM

This is my first time in the new forum, and I am impressed. I'm glad that all of the old pictures were kept (it makes the transition easier) But a couple questions, what do all those little symbols to the right of the post date mean (ex. the one with the person standing next to a house) (that one doesn't seem to be on mine) Also, is it possible to post without using one of the little symbols. (ex. the JRRT symbol on my post) One other thing, is there a way to see your post before it posts (like the "see preview" thing on the server that became evil (aka ezboard))

Tests:
[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]:

ACK!! I've tried twice now to post, and both times it yelled at me!! The first time I had too many pictures (the smileys), and the second time I hadn't waited long enough before posting again. ACK!!!!

[ September 22, 2001: Message edited by: Eldar14 ]

Eldar14 · 09-22-2001, 01:01 PM

Is it just me, or is the description of " The Silmarillion - Proposed Draft, Canon Studies and Theories" on the main page a bit wrong?

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 09-22-2001, 01:06 PM

Good questions...

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What do all those little symbols to the right of the post date mean (ex. the one with the person standing next to a house)

Hold the cursor over each and all will be revealed.

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Is it possible to post without using one of the little symbols. (ex. the JRRT symbol on my post)

Nope. You have to choose one. Go on! It's fun!

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Is there a way to see your post before it posts (like the "see preview" thing on the server that became evil (aka ezboard))

Not yet. But post previews is at the top of our list of modifications. Look for that capablility again soon.

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ACK!! I've tried twice now to post, and both times it yelled at me!! The first time I had too many pictures (the smileys), and the second time I hadn't waited long enough before posting again. ACK!!!!

Hmmm.... too many smilies? How many did you have?? [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] And yeah, there is flooding protection set to 30 seconds so someone can't post senseless stuff over and over just to be a nuisance.

Enjoy the board!

[ September 22, 2001: Message edited by: The Barrow-Wight ]

***Mister Underhill*** · 09-22-2001, 01:55 PM

Kate (and all others who are nostalgic for a good game of popup-smackdown), you can still go to the old board and click around to get your browser blowing up! It's the best of both worlds!

***Mithadan*** · 09-22-2001, 02:06 PM

Good work all. And to all that helped, thanks!

Theodred21 · 09-22-2001, 02:25 PM

UBB's not so bad after all! Alot better without those nasssty ads! Good work everyone!

***Gilthalion*** · 09-22-2001, 02:59 PM

Yeeeeeeeehaaaaw!

Barrow-Wight & Mr. Underhill

Praise them with great praise! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

***Mister Underhill*** · 09-22-2001, 03:58 PM

Just a freshening up to bring the topic to the top again. Claim your account if you haven't already. It's easy!

Elendur · 09-23-2001, 01:27 AM

I have a question about 'The Books' and 'The Books II'. What was the purpose of having two sections to post about the same topic?

And Gilthalion, how did you you get rid of the 'Rate Member' Link under your name?

[ September 23, 2001: Message edited by: Elendur ]

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 09-23-2001, 08:05 AM

This discussion board - all topics and threads - was recently imported from EZBoard. At EZBoard there was a limit on the number of threads visible in a forum, and The Books got so large that we had to divide it into two separate forums. When we moved the discussion board away from EZBoard, the most efficient way was to keep the existing structure. But, we will likely move everything from Books II back into The Books soon so that we no longer have the artificial division that was required at EZBoard.

the Lorien wanderer · 09-23-2001, 08:59 AM

Amazing job!! I really like the new look and the additional information about each memebr right under the post is a very interesting addition. And of course, no popups!! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Thanks BW and the BD team. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Theodred21 · 09-23-2001, 11:09 AM

Hey, I noticed that some of you guys have edited names, like RKittle is now The Barrow-Wight. Is it possible to edit your name a bit, because I would very much like to eliminate this annoying 21 in my name! [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img]

Telchar · 09-24-2001, 05:18 AM

This is cool - thank for everything BW, Mr. U and other responsibels [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] YEEHHAA!!!

Telchar · 09-24-2001, 05:26 AM

Browsing around... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] dumdidumdidaa... checking the new gadgets ... dumdiddiidumm... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
THIS IS SOO COOL!!!

Much easier to get the full picture!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

***Gilthalion*** · 09-24-2001, 12:03 PM

I edited my profile so that I could NOT be rated.

I thought it would be terribly unfair that the ratings would be limited to so few bones, so rather than top out at five, I have chosen not to participate! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

amyrlis · 09-24-2001, 12:39 PM

Just a test post! This new board looks amazing! Thanks to those who've worked so hard to create it!

Eldar14 · 09-26-2001, 03:33 PM

BW, sorry, but, the thing about holding the cursor over the icon doesn't work. If you could just point me to some help file that will tell me, that'll be good too. Also, to resay a question from above, is it possible to modify our sn. If possible, would I be able to make mine Eldar_14 (the "other" board (why say its name when I don't have to) wouldn't let me have an underscore ( _ ) in my name.)

[img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Oh yeah, I also like the way I can just click on the smiley to add it.

[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

One more thing, is it possible to set one of the icons (aka the JRRT symbol on mine) to a default so I don't have to keep changing it from the elven sword.

[ September 26, 2001: Message edited by: Eldar14 ]

[ October 04, 2001: Message edited by: Eldar14 ]

09-21-2001, 07:09 PM	#1
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,743	WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD Fellow Wights, It's been in the air now for some time -- all the dust stirred up by disturbed barrows and turned earth. Now all of the work going on behind the scenes and the kind contributions of some of our members have borne fruit! WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD!!! Take your time to check out the new features and learn the differences from EZBoard -- there are a few. We think you'll like the new experience. Don't forget to change your bookmarks! The URL for the new board is: http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi IF YOU'VE ALREADY CLAIMED YOUR ACCOUNT Simply go to the new board, enter in your login name exactly the same as you've been using it up to now on EZBoard, and then enter the password you've provided. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of you provided passwords with spaces in them. You should enter your password without spaces when you log in. So, "the great underhillo" becomes "thegreatunderhillo". *IF YOU HAVEN'T* ALREADY CLAIMED YOUR ACCOUNT Shame on you! Why have you been procrastinating? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Your account has been lovingly preserved. Don't go start a new one if you want to save your old post count and user-title information. Simply email mailto:newforum@barrowdowns.comnewforum@barrowdowns.com</A> to have the randomly generated password for your account mailed to you. Be sure to provide your LOGIN NAME and an E-MAIL ADDRESS with your request. Or for faster service, check the chat room -- there may be someone about who can help you. A NOTE ON EDITING In order to preserve our history as fully as possible, we've added some HTML to many of the converted threads that isn't necessarily available on the new board. For this reason, we urge you not to edit any of your old posts!** If you do so, some of the formatting of the post may be lost. Make a new post instead, and keep the Tolkien discussion moving forward! Thanks to everyone who has made this move possible. We hope you'll enjoy the new board! The Barrow-Downs Team [ September 21, 2001: Message edited by: Mister Underhill ]

09-21-2001, 07:23 PM	#2
red Spirit of Mischief Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Land of the free and home of the brave Posts: 366	The Great Underhillo did a LOT of work to get this board moved here. Here's a toast!!! Thanks Underhillo and all the BD team! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "Cats are like greatness: Some people are born into cat-loving families, some achieve cats, and some have cats thrust upon them." -William H. A. Carr

09-21-2001, 09:19 PM	#5
Gwindor Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 30	lol! Those were pretty easy to answer, eh? Gwindor __________________ 5/4 of people have problems with fractions.

09-22-2001, 03:40 AM	#7
Voronwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gondolin Posts: 413	Well, all I can say is, I am impressed. One question, though. If BW is member # 2, who, then, is member # 1? __________________ "If you would be a real seeker after truth, you must at least once in your life doubt, as far as possible, all things." -- René Descartes

09-22-2001, 05:22 AM	#8
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	just a test - first post on a new board __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time! Last edited by HerenIstarion; 08-12-2005 at 04:47 AM. Reason: sweeping party - smilies

09-21-2001, 08:47 PM	#3
GandaIf The White Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 267	The new look will take some getting use to, but overall I like it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Thanks again for doing so much work to get rid of the awful spam. I do have a complaint though. The "Rate User" option seems like it doesnt belong here. I would rather not spend my time Rating people. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] And also, the member #.. like I am 44. Why does that have to be there? I dont know about anyone else, but I dont care what member joined when. And also.. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Whenever I edit my posts, a new text comes up saying I have edited. I just edited my post 3 times and I dont want 1/4 of it to be [Gandalf the White has edited his post on September 21, 2001]. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ September 21, 2001: Message edited by: GandaIf The White ]

09-21-2001, 10:24 PM	#6
GandaIf The White Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 267	What can I say? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Im a simple guy to deal with.

09-22-2001, 06:49 AM	#9
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	I'm sure this will take some getting used to, but it looks good. And no popups!! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

09-22-2001, 10:35 AM	#10
onewhitetree Seeker of Syntax Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Scene of the Crime Posts: 264	Hello, hello! Nice work, and I love the glowing green sword at the top of the page...very smooth. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Excellent job, Barrow-Wight and Sgt. Skwerl!!! Kudos to you! I do so miss the fun of trying to close out all the little popups in a set amount of time, and then trying to beat that record...it's kind of sad without them, doesn't everyone agree? __________________ onewhitetree (also known as Kate) Well, I'M BACK.

09-22-2001, 10:38 AM	#11
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,743	Eldarion son of Aragorn -- your account has been activated with the info you specified. Have fun!

09-22-2001, 12:46 PM	#12
Eldar14 Wight Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the Cottage of Lost Play Posts: 182	This is my first time in the new forum, and I am impressed. I'm glad that all of the old pictures were kept (it makes the transition easier) But a couple questions, what do all those little symbols to the right of the post date mean (ex. the one with the person standing next to a house) (that one doesn't seem to be on mine) Also, is it possible to post without using one of the little symbols. (ex. the JRRT symbol on my post) One other thing, is there a way to see your post before it posts (like the "see preview" thing on the server that became evil (aka ezboard)) Tests: [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]: ACK!! I've tried twice now to post, and both times it yelled at me!! The first time I had too many pictures (the smileys), and the second time I hadn't waited long enough before posting again. ACK!!!! [ September 22, 2001: Message edited by: Eldar14 ] __________________ "Come away! Let the cowards keep this city!" -- Fëanor to the Noldor

09-22-2001, 01:01 PM	#13
Eldar14 Wight Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the Cottage of Lost Play Posts: 182	Is it just me, or is the description of " The Silmarillion - Proposed Draft, Canon Studies and Theories" on the main page a bit wrong? __________________ "Come away! Let the cowards keep this city!" -- Fëanor to the Noldor

09-22-2001, 01:55 PM	#15
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,743	Kate (and all others who are nostalgic for a good game of popup-smackdown), you can still go to the old board and click around to get your browser blowing up! It's the best of both worlds!

09-22-2001, 02:06 PM	#16
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,383	Good work all. And to all that helped, thanks! __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

09-22-2001, 02:25 PM	#17
Theodred21 Phantom Rider Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edoras, Rohan Posts: 1,213	UBB's not so bad after all! Alot better without those nasssty ads! Good work everyone! __________________ Rohan All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not whither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken: The crownless again shall be king. -The Riddle of Strider

09-22-2001, 02:59 PM	#18
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	Yeeeeeeeehaaaaw! Barrow-Wight & Mr. Underhill Praise them with great praise! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!

09-22-2001, 03:58 PM	#19
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,743	Just a freshening up to bring the topic to the top again. Claim your account if you haven't already. It's easy!

09-23-2001, 01:27 AM	#20
Elendur Wight Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Arnor Posts: 200	I have a question about 'The Books' and 'The Books II'. What was the purpose of having two sections to post about the same topic? And Gilthalion, how did you you get rid of the 'Rate Member' Link under your name? [ September 23, 2001: Message edited by: Elendur ] __________________ Son of Isildur.

09-23-2001, 08:05 AM	#21
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	This discussion board - all topics and threads - was recently imported from EZBoard. At EZBoard there was a limit on the number of threads visible in a forum, and The Books got so large that we had to divide it into two separate forums. When we moved the discussion board away from EZBoard, the most efficient way was to keep the existing structure. But, we will likely move everything from Books II back into The Books soon so that we no longer have the artificial division that was required at EZBoard. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

09-23-2001, 08:59 AM	#22
the Lorien wanderer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 276	Amazing job!! I really like the new look and the additional information about each memebr right under the post is a very interesting addition. And of course, no popups!! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Thanks BW and the BD team. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

09-23-2001, 11:09 AM	#23
Theodred21 Phantom Rider Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edoras, Rohan Posts: 1,213	Hey, I noticed that some of you guys have edited names, like RKittle is now The Barrow-Wight. Is it possible to edit your name a bit, because I would very much like to eliminate this annoying 21 in my name! [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] __________________ Rohan All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not whither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken: The crownless again shall be king. -The Riddle of Strider

09-24-2001, 05:18 AM	#24
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	This is cool - thank for everything BW, Mr. U and other responsibels [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] YEEHHAA!!! __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

09-24-2001, 05:26 AM	#25
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Browsing around... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] dumdidumdidaa... checking the new gadgets ... dumdiddiidumm... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] THIS IS SOO COOL!!! Much easier to get the full picture!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

09-24-2001, 12:03 PM	#26
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	I edited my profile so that I could NOT be rated. I thought it would be terribly unfair that the ratings would be limited to so few bones, so rather than top out at five, I have chosen not to participate! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!

09-24-2001, 12:39 PM	#27
amyrlis Wight Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Helcaraxe Posts: 210	Just a test post! This new board looks amazing! Thanks to those who've worked so hard to create it! __________________ "Pull the blinders from my eyes, let me see these endless skies And drown here where I stand in the beauty of the land."

09-26-2001, 03:33 PM	#28
Eldar14 Wight Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the Cottage of Lost Play Posts: 182	BW, sorry, but, the thing about holding the cursor over the icon doesn't work. If you could just point me to some help file that will tell me, that'll be good too. Also, to resay a question from above, is it possible to modify our sn. If possible, would I be able to make mine Eldar_14 (the "other" board (why say its name when I don't have to) wouldn't let me have an underscore ( _ ) in my name.) [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] Oh yeah, I also like the way I can just click on the smiley to add it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] One more thing, is it possible to set one of the icons (aka the JRRT symbol on mine) to a default so I don't have to keep changing it from the elven sword. [ September 26, 2001: Message edited by: Eldar14 ] [ October 04, 2001: Message edited by: Eldar14 ] __________________ "Come away! Let the cowards keep this city!" -- Fëanor to the Noldor