The Rise, Fall and Death of Entmoot

Radagast · 07-05-2004, 04:15 PM

I get the feeling that Entmoot is locked in an irreversible decline. With the Tolkien forums emptier than a hermit's address book and the General Messages (traditionally the most bustling) significantly quieter than they used to be, I think that the 'Moot has seen its glory days. What do you think?

Perhaps we should reflect in this thread upon the things which made Entmoot great (its rise), where we began to decline (its fall) and predict perhaps how soon its eventual ruin will be (its death).

gollum9630 · 07-05-2004, 04:17 PM

It is the summer, it always seems slower now since people are on vacation

Lizra · 07-05-2004, 04:31 PM

This has been done several times before.

When all else fails...let's talk about ourselves!

Radagast · 07-05-2004, 04:44 PM

Actually, yes it has. Close this please!

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 07-05-2004, 04:54 PM

Closing.

***Ben*** · 07-05-2004, 11:08 PM

This topic has been coming up for years. The original members felt that Entmoot saw its golden days in 2000-2001: long before you even registered

. In fact, Darth Tater, who used to be Entmoot's co-owner, opined that the board took a significant turn for the worse after the first LotR movie came out in December 2001.

I'd say that any "decline" occurs on a personal, individual level. When a new user comes here, he typically hangs out in the LotR section for awhile, exhausts most discussion there, and then moves on to General Messages to continue being in the community. It's rare that users stay more than 2-3 years.

The board was able to thrive before the movies, and I don't see why it can't survive after the movies. Tolkien discussion has been going on for a half-century, after all. I suppose some day I'll stop paying the bills (and turn it over to someone else?), but I don't expect that to be soon.

07-05-2004, 04:15 PM	#1
Radagast Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Merry old England Posts: 413	The Rise, Fall and Death of Entmoot I get the feeling that Entmoot is locked in an irreversible decline. With the Tolkien forums emptier than a hermit's address book and the General Messages (traditionally the most bustling) significantly quieter than they used to be, I think that the 'Moot has seen its glory days. What do you think? Perhaps we should reflect in this thread upon the things which made Entmoot great (its rise), where we began to decline (its fall) and predict perhaps how soon its eventual ruin will be (its death). __________________ Take up the White Man's burden-- The savage wars of peace-- Fill full the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest (The end for others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly Bring all your hope to nought.

07-05-2004, 04:17 PM	#2
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	It is the summer, it always seems slower now since people are on vacation __________________ "Canadians are so apathetic, but, what are you gonna do about it" -Glen Foster Wierd Harry Potter quotes the old nintendo duck hunt game Lemmings Swron Random Homer Simpson Quotes

07-05-2004, 04:44 PM	#4
Radagast Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Merry old England Posts: 413	Actually, yes it has. Close this please! __________________ Take up the White Man's burden-- The savage wars of peace-- Fill full the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest (The end for others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly Bring all your hope to nought.

07-05-2004, 04:54 PM	#5
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	Closing. __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

07-05-2004, 11:08 PM	#6
*Ben* Retired Ent Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 60,631	This topic has been coming up for years. The original members felt that Entmoot saw its golden days in 2000-2001: long before you even registered . In fact, Darth Tater, who used to be Entmoot's co-owner, opined that the board took a significant turn for the worse after the first LotR movie came out in December 2001. I'd say that any "decline" occurs on a personal, individual level. When a new user comes here, he typically hangs out in the LotR section for awhile, exhausts most discussion there, and then moves on to General Messages to continue being in the community. It's rare that users stay more than 2-3 years. The board was able to thrive before the movies, and I don't see why it can't survive after the movies. Tolkien discussion has been going on for a half-century, after all. I suppose some day I'll stop paying the bills (and turn it over to someone else?), but I don't expect that to be soon. __________________ ---Ben formerly known in the forums as bmilder Owner of The Tolkien Trail and Entmoot. Buy Entmoot shirts and mugs!

07-05-2004, 04:31 PM	#3
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	This has been done several times before. When all else fails...let's talk about ourselves!