Change of Plans, LOTR board will stick around [Archive]

Samwise Gamwich

06-03-2004, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by JEDI_THE_WHITE
Sam, I don't want to see posts like that. Especially in the final hours of the forum.

We all knew this was coming, it is time for this forum to go into the west.

The spirit of the forum will live on. As long as we remember it, it will live on.

C'mon Sam, as Theoden said: "you must do this. For me."

I had NO IDEA this was coming...

The films are NOT DONE YET!!!

Where will we meet and blah blah and what is ComingSoon.Net's rationale for doing this.......

Too many geeks???

Damn!!!

Samwise Gamwich

06-03-2004, 12:36 AM

I stand in BITTER PROTEST!!!

Brock Landers

06-03-2004, 12:38 AM

Oh calm down. Seriously.

Necross

06-03-2004, 12:38 AM

I agree that the films are not done yet, but all we can do is save the threads that are important to us...

Samwise Gamwich

06-03-2004, 12:38 AM

If this MUST happen then I DEMAND a FULL Thread Accounting from ComingSoon.Net.....

Where each thread is going etc....

Necross

06-03-2004, 12:39 AM

They will most likely be stated in this post when the end truely comes.

*looks over towards Mt. Doom with loathing in his eyes*

Samwise Gamwich

06-03-2004, 12:39 AM

(Dude... Email me OK?)

Samwise Gamwich

06-03-2004, 12:40 AM

(Coiming Soon Moderator that is)

Necross

06-03-2004, 12:40 AM

I will send you a PM when we know for sure ,truth be told you might know before me.

Samwise Gamwich

06-03-2004, 01:13 AM

Ok thanks Necross...

Beddy Bye now

TTYL

The Prophet

06-03-2004, 01:45 AM

Move the "Green Dragon thread" to community; it serves no actual purpose, and has nothing related to the LOTR movies really going on in it.

I would definately include all rumor of DVD and Extended Edition stuff.

But what about The Hobbit movie? I mean, granted, it's at least 5-6 years away at the least, but the series isn't exactly "over" yet.

Kerry from Cali

06-03-2004, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by Coming Soon!
Yes, I've already said those two would be saved.

Thank you for that. Seriously. :)

There are other threads that were fun to read and participate in, but I understand they can't all be saved. The EE thread and the Green Dragon are extra special. It would have been very hard to let those two go.

André

06-03-2004, 04:39 AM

I want the battle of the LOTR "things" to be saved. Kinda got off on a good start at least.

The Moose

06-03-2004, 05:21 AM

yeah, battle of hte pelennor field should be moved to general movies or community, and battle of the LOTR things should be moved to the general movies. i'm in support of brock's motion of immalgamating all the threads here into the general movies forum, so we can still see them if we need to.

fineus fog

06-03-2004, 05:45 AM

as long as the green dragon stays ill be happy, and the dvd thread

Tornado

06-03-2004, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by Samwise Gamwich
What???!!! Are the Star Wars clowns complaining or what???

HEY! Lay off man, the Star Wars board has changed a lot since the last time you've been there obviously. It's time to step off of your high horse and acknowledge the fact that it's time to move on away from the LOTR board.

insaneMoViEgoer

06-03-2004, 07:56 AM

cant we just move to "the back lot":(

André

06-03-2004, 08:03 AM

I think its basicly a matter of bandwitch. And if it is not, then there wouldnt be any reason delete the forum.

flukeman

06-03-2004, 08:20 AM

First off, I'd like to say THANK YOU for letting us save some threads!

As said before, definitely the Green Dragon and EE threads (thank you again...). Could the Howard Shore Extended Soundtracks thread move to the Music forums? That has a lot of good information in it already.

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 08:54 AM

Yeah, i can see why it is being revoved, and thankyou CS for keeping some, but This Forum is one of the most active forums on all of the boards.

IMHO, something as big as Star Wars and LOTR, with such followings, should always have their own forum, because of their followings and the endless threads on them.

But its not up to me, so whatever happens, happens, as it happened for a reason. As long as the Dragon is somewhere to be found.....

Necross

06-03-2004, 09:43 AM

Ok List so far,

Green Dragon to Communit(I know this is already saved)

Battle of Pelennor Fields Thread to Community

Battle of the LOTR "things" to General Movies

Official ROTK EE News to DVD forums(I know this is saved as well)

Howard Shore's Extended Score to the Music Forums

Thats it for right now at least.

André

06-03-2004, 09:46 AM

Agree on that list Necross. I think that should be enough.

PsYkOoOoO

06-03-2004, 09:50 AM

Yeah.Neat list.

Mr. Frodo

06-03-2004, 11:28 AM

wow what happened? i was just here yesterday and now i see my beloved (though i haven't been here much lately) site is being taken away from me. really i don't know why they would delete this forum i mean LOTR is like a star wars with so many fans and maybe it hasn't been as active like before ROTK came out but come on the series isn't even done (EE and the Hobbitt).

theres part of me that agree's with samwise gamwich in saving the forum

there's some good in this forum.... and it's worth fightin' for! :D

but i know im too small to save this by myself so.... if this is the end....... my work here is finished.... my part in the story is over, It is time. goodbye all.
*bows to everyone*

adt100

06-03-2004, 12:05 PM

What the!?!?! :eek:

As Sam would say, Nooooooooooooo! :(

This is surely far from the least active of forums currently (certainly I suspect most of the others in the 'movie franchises' section are less popular). I'd have thought it only fitting an right that the LOTR board remains until the end of the year, when the EE has been released.

PsYkOoOoO

06-03-2004, 12:10 PM

I expected that sort of reply from you adt100.:)

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 12:17 PM

This is, as someone said, one of the TOP FORUMS of all of CS. This is, ALONG WITH STAR WARS, the francise to end all francises, and both, LOTR and SW, should have forums all to themselves in all their glory....because nothing is matched by their greatness or their fans crazyness

PsYkOoOoO

06-03-2004, 12:23 PM

We were,and are crazy man.Haha.I mean,really.

Nuts.

Hell,we were and are a bunch of lunatics.

adt100

06-03-2004, 12:23 PM

What right or logic is there in removing this baord before the true end to the LOTR films, when James Bond, POTC, Narnia, Indiana Jones, King Kong and Mission Impossible films ALL get there own specialist boards?

It frankly defies belief or understanding, and needless to say is EXTREMELY disappointing and IMO downright unfair.

I would expect there to be very good reasons to be posted as to the removal of this forum (prior to the end of the year), though what they could be I have no idea. If the removal is imminent than there is little point in me at least frequenting these boards so often, as there will no longer be an outlet for me in which to discuss these films, the upcoming EE, cinema re-releases etc.

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 12:26 PM

Come on CS....doesn't LOTR and "Star Wars" (im keeping this open because i know next year at this time this will be happening over there) hold special places in your heart? [makes puppy face]Can't you make exceptions, oh powerful and mighty and kind and simpathic and mercyful and caring and[end puppy voice] well thats enough sucking up......:D

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 12:29 PM

Well, the good news in all of this is, now all of you can come and be apart of the Star Wars forum, and the "Cantana" and the STAR WARS GAME....

*runs out of LOTR FORUMS as Arrows of angry LOTR FANS are fired at him, some flaming arrows*

UnicornBlood3

06-03-2004, 12:48 PM

Farewell LOTR forum :(

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 12:48 PM

We always have the Cantina and its "lapdances" Uni:D

Frizzo the Clown

06-03-2004, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by adt100
What right or logic is there in removing this baord before the true end to the LOTR films, when James Bond, POTC, Narnia, Indiana Jones, King Kong and Mission Impossible films ALL get there own specialist boards?

It frankly defies belief or understanding, and needless to say is EXTREMELY disappointing and IMO downright unfair.

I would expect there to be very good reasons to be posted as to the removal of this forum (prior to the end of the year), though what they could be I have no idea. If the removal is imminent than there is little point in me at least frequenting these boards so often, as there will no longer be an outlet for me in which to discuss these films, the upcoming EE, cinema re-releases etc. Well..the theatrical release is over. Its June 2004..theres not a new LOTR movie in sight. It has nothing to do with popularity....its just time for the forum to go. We can't keep it forever. You can talk about the DVD release in the DVD forum. You can continue to talk about the movie in the general movies forum. We're not trying to stop you from talking about it at all.

James Bond is an ongoing seires...there are also movies expected for Indiana Jones, Narnia, etc. There is still a Star Wars movie to come out as well. And after its release, I'm sure that forum will finally go the way of the do-do as well. Its not about being fair or not..the movie has been released...we can't keep a special board for it forever. We have to make room for other movies. I love LotR...but I know that just becuase theres not gonna be a forum, that doesn't mean that you can't talk about it..its not like we're negating the exsistance of the movies. So get over it being unfair. You're lucky he's letting you keep some of the threads and not just doing a mass prune and getting rid of the entire forum.

Mr. Frodo

06-03-2004, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Frizzo the Clown
There is still a Star Wars movie to come out as well. And after its release, I'm sure that forum will finally go the way of the do-do as well. .

i bet :rolleyes:

André

06-03-2004, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Frizzo the Clown
You're lucky he's letting you keep some of the threads and not just doing a mass prune and getting rid of the entire forum.

I wouldnt concider it "lucky". Its obvoius that they/he cant just delete the whole thing just suddenly ;)

Would have been a disaster.

Necross

06-03-2004, 01:46 PM

Agreed, Andrey but I'm still upset, oh and Lordofkings, The Green Dragon will stay active in the Community forum, We don't need the SW forum. I also concur that I thought this would end after the ROTK EE was released. I mean since when is King Kong a franchise? Its one movie and Van Helsing? Sorry but if every movie that COULD have a sequel is a franchise then this section should be much larger.

Coming Soon!

06-03-2004, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Necross
Agreed, Andrey but I'm still upset, oh and Lordofkings, The Green Dragon will stay active in the Community forum, We don't need the SW forum. I also concur that I thought this would end after the ROTK EE was released. I mean since when is King Kong a franchise? Its one movie and Van Helsing? Sorry but if every movie that COULD have a sequel is a franchise then this section should be much larger.

"Since when is King Kong a franchise?"
http://imdb.com/find?q=king+kong;tt=1

Necross

06-03-2004, 02:19 PM

Bah! You know what I mean ComingSoon! They are only talking about the new one in that forum. :)

Coming Soon!

06-03-2004, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Necross
Bah! You know what I mean ComingSoon! They are only talking about the new one in that forum. :)

Hey, you asked! ;)

Necross

06-03-2004, 02:23 PM

*waves his finger at ComingSoon*

It was an angry question, you know what that if you answer, you only get yelled at. :)

adt100

06-03-2004, 03:37 PM

Still seems utterly ridiculous to me that we have all these other forums in the 'franchise' sub-forum, yet none (except the SW and HP forum) are anywhere near as popular or active as this forum, and TBO, I dare say a majority of the films to be released over the coming year still won't hold a candle to the extra 50 minutes of EE material, which would be worth the price of admission alone!

There is also the very strong chance that the ROTK EE will be shown in cinemas at the end of the year, (at least on a limited release) therefore you could quite legitimately say there is going to be another LOTR film released in cinemas.

Whether this should even be the issue though I'm not sure, as after all, we have a book forum at Coming Soon, yet I suspect the majority of books discussed in there have 'been out' a while, and there are no sequels or such planned, so why (by the logic of that argument) does that forum remain?

You say that the popularity and activity is not a pre-requisite for keeping a forum open, but frankly, that seems a slightly strange admission to make from where I stand. Surely the whole point of such message boards is for film fans across the world to come together and discuss films, old and new, and that you should welcome such support and community spirit from forums such as this one.

I also think most people would consider LOTR (and SW) as 'special cases' worthy of some dispensation when it comes to making such decisions. Obviously the CS forums are our to do with as you please, but it seems a shame that the members have very little say in this.

Rizor

06-03-2004, 03:58 PM

You guys should save my three LOTR DVD threads. :)

For me personally, they hold a special place in my heart as far as these forums go. The first two threads covered pretty much the progress of the FOTR and TTT DVDs (both the theatrical and extended editions) including news, rumors, pictures, speculation, some personal editorials, etc. from the time the DVDs were announced to after their release. The ROTK one only goes as far as the ROTK theatrical DVD since the massive ROTK EE thread was already created but it was still made to complete my personal LOTR DVD journey.

I can't speak for anyone else but I know I'd be really upset if these were gone. :(

My Official FOTR DVD News Thread (http://www.comingsoon.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=771)
Created: 3/26/02; 9 Pages

My Official TTT DVD News Thread (http://comingsoon.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12237)
Created: 4/21/03; 21 Pages

My Official ROTK DVD Thread (http://www.comingsoon.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24466)
Created: 2/06/04; 23 pages

JEDI_THE_WHITE

06-03-2004, 04:04 PM

No, the journey doesn't end here. The removal of a forum is just another path. One that all franchise forums must take. The gray rain curtain of these forums rolls back, and all turns to silver glass. And then you see it...

:)

redman

06-03-2004, 04:56 PM

Why do they have to close the LOTR forum? Why i tells ya? *slams fist on desk*

cant they just leave it here for history's sake?

André

06-03-2004, 05:13 PM

Who made the decition? i meen, who do i need to bribe? :p

todd philip

06-03-2004, 07:15 PM

everyones taking this far to seriously, go to lordoftherings.net, they have a foum!

dustindame

06-03-2004, 07:36 PM

but i like it here with the people that i see on here all the time.

Necross

06-03-2004, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by adt100
Still seems utterly ridiculous to me that we have all these other forums in the 'franchise' sub-forum, yet none (except the SW and HP forum) are anywhere near as popular or active as this forum, and TBO, I dare say a majority of the films to be released over the coming year still won't hold a candle to the extra 50 minutes of EE material, which would be worth the price of admission alone!

There is also the very strong chance that the ROTK EE will be shown in cinemas at the end of the year, (at least on a limited release) therefore you could quite legitimately say there is going to be another LOTR film released in cinemas.

Whether this should even be the issue though I'm not sure, as after all, we have a book forum at Coming Soon, yet I suspect the majority of books discussed in there have 'been out' a while, and there are no sequels or such planned, so why (by the logic of that argument) does that forum remain?

You say that the popularity and activity is not a pre-requisite for keeping a forum open, but frankly, that seems a slightly strange admission to make from where I stand. Surely the whole point of such message boards is for film fans across the world to come together and discuss films, old and new, and that you should welcome such support and community spirit from forums such as this one.

I also think most people would consider LOTR (and SW) as 'special cases' worthy of some dispensation when it comes to making such decisions. Obviously the CS forums are our to do with as you please, but it seems a shame that the members have very little say in this.

I just think adt's post needs to be seen constantly. So many points...

Necross

06-03-2004, 09:48 PM

:D :D :D :D :D

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by TyRoss
You know Big M I was just thinking.

We've had a lot of talk about a "Swords and Sandals" forum perhaps this is the perfect time to implement the idea.

Istead of taking the LOTR forum away you could rename it and add the threads about movies like Troy, Hannibal etc etc etc.

Could be a good idea.

*runs in thread*

and keep Star Wars in mind for one year from now

*runs out of thread*

:D couldn't help myself

Necross

06-03-2004, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by LordofKings
*runs in thread*

and keep Star Wars in mind for one year from now

*runs out of thread*

:D couldn't help myself

*eye twitches*

Do that again and I'll bleed you like a stuck PIG!

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 09:52 PM

But why.....i can't help myself. Hey, if things were opposite, you would do the same;)

Brock Landers

06-03-2004, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by TyRoss
You know Big M I was just thinking.

We've had a lot of talk about a "Swords and Sandals" forum perhaps this is the perfect time to implement the idea.

Istead of taking the LOTR forum away you could rename it and add the threads about movies like Troy, Hannibal etc etc etc.

Could be a good idea.

Proving once again why you're my favorite canadian :D

Necross

06-03-2004, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by LordofKings
But why.....i can't help myself. Hey, if things were opposite, you would do the same;)

I would not sir, I am insulted!

LordofKings

06-03-2004, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by Necross
I would not sir, I am insulted!

Im insulted your insulted by thinking my words insulted you when they did not mean to insult you, so now im insulted that i unknowingly insulted you;)

dustindame

06-03-2004, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by LordofKings
Im insulted your insulted by thinking my words insulted you when they did not mean to insult you, so now im insulted that i unknowingly insulted you;)

Reading that statement just made my head hurt.

Necross

06-03-2004, 11:44 PM

Boro

06-04-2004, 12:23 AM

just save the board and you wont have to worry about threads. yeah, the movies are done.... but its still a franchise.

The Moose

06-04-2004, 12:27 AM

i'd like that to happen, but it won't boromir. i concur with the list that was posted by someone about half way down the page before this one

Necross

06-04-2004, 12:27 AM

Indeed.....

And that was my list. ;)

The Moose

06-04-2004, 12:30 AM

sorry abotu that Necross

Necross

06-04-2004, 12:36 AM

Oh its no worry, i just felt like reminding you, i wasn't offended or anything. :)

Kinjo

06-04-2004, 12:42 AM

Fear not, my friends.....for one day the Hobbit will come, you you will see the glory of this forum renewed. Until then, we must let it go.

poeman

06-04-2004, 01:00 AM

i say we should have that swords/sandals forum it is a great idea to throw this there with all the war epics

Cloud Buster

06-04-2004, 01:01 AM

This just doesn't seem right to me, not as long as this forum continues to be as active as it is. I'm all for deletion or archiving of older posts & threads to save space, but this is obviously a large part of the CS community. Clearly, the fact the the initial theatrical releases are complete does not necessarily change the need for thie forum.

If the argument is simply academic in terms of the franchises' completion, then I contest that this franchises' completion is contingent on the release of the ROTK EE, as I think many would agree -- even then, the fact that it may very well be released in theatres exclusively first, not withstanding.

Why was there a "King Kong" forum created? I don't recall a "Day After Tomorrow" forum, or a Spider-Man forum. It seems to me it is due to the natural popularity of Peter Jackson given LOTR.

Therefore, one option may be to combine King Kong and LOTR into a Peter Jackson based forum, for those following Peter's continued contributions to film.

But I would still disagree, and must protest with the closure of this forum before international distribution of the ROTK EE is complete.

Boro

06-04-2004, 01:03 AM

he'll change his tune wants he has a shotgun barrel staring him in the face...

Necross

06-04-2004, 01:04 AM

Thank you Cloud, so many supporters, no matter the outcome, i will be happy simply because so many people feel the same way I do.

Brock Landers

06-04-2004, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by Cloud Buster
or a Spider-Man forum. [/B]

Well, technically, there IS one. Just not in the "Movie Franchises" bit. Comic Book adaptations, I only know this because I frequent the BATMAN forum. :)

poeman

06-04-2004, 01:12 AM

well i actually believe as sam said at mt.doom

Just let it go.

André

06-04-2004, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by TyRoss
You know Big M I was just thinking.

We've had a lot of talk about a "Swords and Sandals" forum perhaps this is the perfect time to implement the idea.

Istead of taking the LOTR forum away you could rename it and add the threads about movies like Troy, Hannibal etc etc etc.

Could be a good idea.

*puts down sniper rifle*

well, now we are talking :)

dustindame

06-04-2004, 09:22 AM

Give us something to keep everything.

spiderman_2k

06-04-2004, 10:11 AM

*Reads the name of the messageboards and site.

Comingsoon.net....

Means that this place is dedicated to films that are coming out not ones that have been released, LOTR is pretty much over, it has the EE ROTK DVD, but that has happily been discussed in a single thread for months now, if it moves to a different forum it wont make much difference will it?
Most films that have been released are talked about in General Movies and it works fine.
The reason all the other franchises have their own forums is because they have a film or films coming out in the future, LOTR doesnt, it has The Hobbit, but that is quite a while away and hasnt been confirmed has it?
Like Matrix before it this forum has had its time, I know alot of LOTR fans may not like it, but its the same thing that happened to The Matrix once everything is done the threads get moved and the forum is removed, CS! has been nice enough to allow you to select threads to save and be moved, thats better than alot of forums have had.

But Ty's idea to make this into Doomsday's Swords/Sandals forum is the best idea IMO, it falls under the catagory and alot of the threads could still be used.

Necross

06-04-2004, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
*Reads the name of the messageboards and site.

Comingsoon.net....

Means that this place is dedicated to films that are coming out not ones that have been released, LOTR is pretty much over, it has the EE ROTK DVD, but that has happily been discussed in a single thread for months now, if it moves to a different forum it wont make much difference will it?
Most films that have been released are talked about in General Movies and it works fine.
The reason all the other franchises have their own forums is because they have a film or films coming out in the future, LOTR doesnt, it has The Hobbit, but that is quite a while away and hasnt been confirmed has it?
Like Matrix before it this forum has had its time, I know alot of LOTR fans may not like it, but its the same thing that happened to The Matrix once everything is done the threads get moved and the forum is removed, CS! has been nice enough to allow you to select threads to save and be moved, thats better than alot of forums have had.

But Ty's idea to make this into Doomsday's Swords/Sandals forum is the best idea IMO, it falls under the catagory and alot of the threads could still be used.

Thats nice Spidey, but this doesn't concern you.

spiderman_2k

06-04-2004, 10:26 AM

Why doesnt it?

If this place goes it means another forum can come in its place.

Just because I dont post in here doesnt mean I dont read what is going on, I dont know **** about LOTR but I find people talking about it interesting.

The fact that a board is being removed concernes everyone who posts on CS! not just the fans who post all the time in here.

Necross

06-04-2004, 10:28 AM

Not really, tihs forum wasn't just about the movies, you know, if you didn't post here or talk to anyone that much then you don't understand. What would take its place anyway? A Soul Plane movie franchise? Or how about we just make another franchise forum on a movie that could possibly have a sequel?

spiderman_2k

06-04-2004, 10:34 AM

Thats the thing, because I havent interacted with many people in here I am not biased, I dont mind if this place stays or if it goes, but I put my ideas and opinions for the good of the boards ahead of what is good for the LOTR fans, and what seems to be good the boards is what Mirko is doing, the threads that are active in here can be moved, they wont be deleted so I dont see what the problem is, Its an extra click or two to get a topic and the LOTR name is removed from the Franchise Forum, but does that really matter?

Necross

06-04-2004, 10:40 AM

Yeah because you know what will happen. These threads are secure here, people who don't like LOTR stay away, once these threads are moved, there will be lotr haters spam up the yin yang. I wouldn't mind if he deleted like all the threads that weren't on the first page, fine with me, but having our own little area is basically needed.

Necross

06-04-2004, 10:43 AM

As for the name ComingSoon. That really doesn't matter, I mean it has a book forum in which most of the books being talked about are already out. A whole comic book adaption forum in which a lot of the comic movies are already out in done with. Why should those stay?

spiderman_2k

06-04-2004, 10:45 AM

Its not needed, when someone spams report them and a Mod will deal with it, By that logic fans of something, like as you said Soul Plane (if there are any) or any film should get there own little area to avoid the spammers.
When the Matrix sequels were given negative reviews spammers filled up their constantly and the Mods dealt with it, and that was a whole forum, and in the end it was closed because its time had come to be closed, same as the LOTR forum, you are given the chance to have some of the threads moved which is better than nothing.

Necross

06-04-2004, 10:46 AM

I'm not gonna waste my breath anymore.

spiderman_2k

06-04-2004, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by Necross
As for the name ComingSoon. That really doesn't matter, I mean it has a book forum in which most of the books being talked about are already out. A whole comic book adaption forum in which a lot of the comic movies are already out in done with. Why should those stay?

The Music, Video Game, Trivia, Book and Sports forums are in there own part of the forums and obvisouly are exceptions to the name.

The comicbook forum has forums to Batman, Spiderman, Superman and XMEN as far as I can remeber, all of those have a film coming out sometime in the next 2 years, the other films discussed in the main forum, Hulk for example is discussed there because it is the Comic Book Adaption Forum.

adt100

06-04-2004, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
The Music, Video Game, Trivia, Book and Sports forums are in there own part of the forums and obvisouly are exceptions to the name.

The comicbook forum has forums to Batman, Spiderman, Superman and XMEN as far as I can remeber, all of those have a film coming out sometime in the next 2 years, the other films discussed in the main forum, Hulk for example is discussed there because it is the Comic Book Adaption Forum.

As I and Necross have already said/implied, this seem preety hypocritical and downright illogical.

If LOTR somehow doesn't fit alongside these other sub-forums at least as an equal, then somethng is very wrong. Surely LOTR is as worthy as an 'exception' as any other, not only in terms of the films, but given the status of the books as well.

I, and expect most here, would fully accept a winding down of this forum after the ROTK EE has been released and discussed (most likely therefore by January 2005), but prior to that just doesn't seem right.

André

06-04-2004, 11:29 AM

I agree adt. But i'm afraid mirko has made his decition....

Mr. Frodo

06-04-2004, 11:59 AM

well if losing members is good for comingsoon.net then they are doing a good thing by getting rid of this forum because i tell you now LOTR was the only reason i came here. I enjoyed all the people and news and info and threads. But if LOTR is closed i will most likely leave or rarely visit and the threads i do visit will be the EE thread and the Green Dragon. I know people are reading this i don't know why there is no response from the higher ups. The series isn't over EE and The Hobbit!

The board is set
The pieces are moving

Coming Soon!

06-04-2004, 12:54 PM

Change of plans...

Lord of the Rings will stay until two weeks after the EE DVD hits stores.

adt100

06-04-2004, 01:15 PM

Is that a promise? Seems rather sudden, though very welcome at the same time. :)

I don't suppose we could negotiate a 3-week period by any chance. ;) :D

JEDI_THE_WHITE

06-04-2004, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Coming Soon!
Change of plans...

Lord of the Rings will stay until two weeks after the EE DVD hits stores.

*kneels*

I will make sure you do not regret your decision. I do promise that the forum will maintain the honor and integrity that it has had since the begining.

fattybolger

06-04-2004, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by Coming Soon!
Change of plans...

Lord of the Rings will stay until two weeks after the EE DVD hits stores.

"joins his king in obeisance"

I pledge to support my king in all that he commands in insuring the continued peace of his domain...

jumps up and does a celebratory dance:D

flukeman

06-04-2004, 01:55 PM

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! :applaud:

We'll make you proud Jedi :)

darthspielberg

06-04-2004, 01:56 PM

Go, LOTR

Elessar504

06-04-2004, 02:18 PM

Amazing News!!!

:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

Enjoy until November, December, January?? I dont know ;)

Mr. Frodo

06-04-2004, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by Coming Soon!
Change of plans...

Lord of the Rings will stay until two weeks after the EE DVD hits stores.

:D You see, some luck at last

i just want to thank the others that posted their coments to save to board at least untill the EE. I truely believe It was saved because of that. The Fellowship did not fail.

Thanks Comingsoon for listening.

Brock Landers

06-04-2004, 05:51 PM

WAHOO!

LordofKings

06-04-2004, 05:58 PM

VERY GOOD NEWS!!!!!

André

06-04-2004, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Coming Soon!
Change of plans...

Lord of the Rings will stay until two weeks after the EE DVD hits stores.

You know what Mirko. I adore you! :)

thank you, thank you!

fineus fog

06-04-2004, 06:16 PM

yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

thats great news!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cloud Buster

06-04-2004, 06:21 PM

Wow....for once someone listened to me!!! :)

slinger

06-04-2004, 06:56 PM

Who remembers back in the day when only Olorin posted in this forum? ;)

The Moose

06-04-2004, 07:05 PM

WAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Undome-Elenamin

06-04-2004, 07:06 PM

Thank you Mirko! You're too kind, lol.

JEDI_THE_WHITE

06-04-2004, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by flukeman
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! :applaud:

We'll make you proud Jedi :)

I know you will. :)

Just let me warn everyone that if I see anything that makes me think that this forum is falling apart, I will go ahead and say remove the forum.

So as Gandalf said: "you must not fail me."

I actually don't think you will, so I am not really that worred. :)

Undome-Elenamin

06-04-2004, 07:22 PM

*bows* Anything for you my king!

The Moose

06-04-2004, 07:29 PM

good to know that you can actually trust us jedi. hehe

André

06-04-2004, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by JEDI_THE_WHITE
I know you will. :)

Just let me warn everyone that if I see anything that makes me think that this forum is falling apart, I will go ahead and say remove the forum.

So as Gandalf said: "you must not fail me."

I actually don't think you will, so I am not really that worred. :)

You didnt think it would fall apart? i just started a new battle thread a week ago and it is going very good :)

Mr. Frodo

06-04-2004, 07:37 PM

Remember today my brothers, today life is good!
*toasts everyone*

Darth Barth

06-04-2004, 08:01 PM

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

http://img37.photobucket.com/albums/v115/bmbrth1/bouncingsmilies.gif

http://img37.photobucket.com/albums/v115/bmbrth1/Majorkissingsmilie.gif

Frizzo the Clown

06-04-2004, 08:31 PM

No offense or anything, but Jedi doesn't actually have any say as to whether this board stays or goes. ;)

Undome-Elenamin

06-04-2004, 08:37 PM

Fine Frizzo, his Holy Mod-ness.*bows* Lol, happy? You got some reverence too.

Frizzo the Clown

06-04-2004, 08:38 PM

hehe...honestly, I don't really have any say in whether the forum stays or goes either. ;)

Undome-Elenamin

06-04-2004, 08:40 PM

I know, but you were the only one who pointed any of this out. ;)

Frizzo the Clown

06-04-2004, 08:44 PM

Yes...I know...but I also never said I could have this board shut down either. ;)

The Moose

06-04-2004, 08:44 PM

is it just mirko that decides if forums stay or go? or does jibbs get some say as well

Frizzo the Clown

06-04-2004, 08:46 PM

Its essentially Mirko. Its his board. All decisions are ulitmately his...at least big ones like the deletion of entire forums...

The Moose

06-04-2004, 08:52 PM

aha. thanks dude

Necross

06-05-2004, 12:52 AM

*is in awe*

ComingSoon, I am sorry for anything I might have said that may have angered you before, I will be on my best behavior when this forum does come to its end. This extra time is just what i wanted

*raises mug*

TO COMINGSOON!

Elf Lady

06-05-2004, 01:23 AM

Wow! Glad the forum is staying. Thanks ComingSoon!

Kerry from Cali

06-05-2004, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by Coming Soon!
Change of plans...

Lord of the Rings will stay until two weeks after the EE DVD hits stores.

Thank you so much, for what ever prompted you to allow this forum to continue until after the release of the EE. It was generous of you to offer to save and maintain a few threads for us in the first place. To keep the forum, in its entirety, even if not permanent, is still greatly appreciated. A reprieve, albeit a brief one, is *most* welcome!

Kerry =)

jbailey84

06-05-2004, 04:38 AM

that's cool to see this forum stay. Lord of the Rings was the very first time i ever posted in a forum asking, "Who Is Deagol?" on Dec 31, 2002. :) wow, that long ago?

adt100

06-05-2004, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by slinger
Who remembers back in the day when only Olorin posted in this forum? ;)

No, but a while back I did check out some of the earliest threads, and they certainly were interesting. :D

André

06-05-2004, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by Frizzo the Clown
Yes...I know...but I also never said I could have this board shut down either. ;)

What?? So what happend to those 10 bucks and a can of pringles? :p

Frizzo the Clown

06-05-2004, 07:10 AM

I ate the Pringles, and I spent the $10 on a midget hooker. ;)

Undome-Elenamin

06-05-2004, 12:39 PM

Ah Frizzo, you and your midgets. *shakes head*

dustindame

06-06-2004, 06:43 PM

I been gone for a couple days and just seen the news that it was staying. Thats awesome!!!

Partyman343

06-06-2004, 11:46 PM

wow, yeah, that's definitely a relief . . . I just saw all of this stuff tonight and was very distressed about the possible disappearance of the forum until I saw that it is in fact staying!

Sparta*

12-13-2004, 11:21 PM

The *Official* Return of the King EE DVD News and Photos Thread
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! look at the post count! it doesn't lie!

insaneMoViEgoer

12-13-2004, 11:22 PM

dont worry. it will be moved to the DVD forum

Sparta*

12-13-2004, 11:26 PM

so is the The *Official* Return of the King EE DVD News and Photos Thread going to be moved and kept alive?????????? :) :) :)

insaneMoViEgoer

12-13-2004, 11:28 PM

yup. just read the first page.

neo5595

12-13-2004, 11:29 PM

The *Official* Return of the King EE DVD News and Photos Thread
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! look at the post count! it doesn't lie!
forget it. The LOTR movies are over and there is no more need for this forum. I've never looked through the ROTK EE thread, but it kinda freaks me out how many posts there are just for a freakin DVD. It also should've gone to the DVD forum in the first place.

insaneMoViEgoer

12-13-2004, 11:30 PM

but people there would have said it belongs in the Lord of the Rings forum :P

neo5595

12-13-2004, 11:30 PM

Its a DVD release. It belongs in the DVD forum.

Sparta*

12-13-2004, 11:32 PM

I dont care where the hell it is, as long as we can still use it!

Nimrandir

12-14-2004, 12:02 AM

To Coming Soon:

I would like to thank you from my heart for letting the LOTR forum remain until now, and giving it an extension until The 28th. I, as are we all, very grateful to you and are in your debt. I would like to ask a request, please do not think me ungrateful, for that I am not.

The Lord Of the Rings Franchise will live on, it is far from its End. New Line and Peter Jackson intend to release an HD version of the film with more footage. The Hobbit is coming closer to being made; more editions and movies are one the horizon as a certainty. The discussions are only beginning with these new ventures in view. As well as this forum being one of the largest on your site.

I ask That this forum known as, The Lord Of The Rings, be given new life, and sent back, until its task is done.

This I ask in hopes that you will grant it, but I will not be bitter of heart if you do not. I am indebted for you allowing it to remain this long. Whatever your decision we are grateful.

In Friendship & Gratitude:
Namarie, Nimrandir

Sparta*

12-14-2004, 02:46 AM

I agree! we have all become such good friends on the LOTR forum, and it would be a shame to throw that all away! We still have much to discuss, and our friendships are only growing stronger! please let us keep our thread, It is the reason why I joined this site, and it is a very insightful thread with lots of intelligent people. Please let us keep LOTR alive, and keep the discussion coming! thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!! :) :)

Goldboy

12-14-2004, 04:23 AM

I believe the Hobbit is a good enough reason to keep the LOTR forum alive imho

Smeagol

12-14-2004, 05:24 AM

I hope this forum can remain. Or failing that, at least the legendarily mammoth ROTK EE discussion thread can be transferred to another forum?

Tornado

12-14-2004, 06:43 AM

Smeagol

12-14-2004, 07:37 AM

Fellas, they gave you guys an extra 6 months. Enough's enough. This forum was going to be deleted way back in June, but it didn't happen because people complained about it, and Mirko let it stay. I don't think you'll fool him again.

The LOTR forum gives CS some of its most frequent traffic. I don't understand, from a financial POV, why CS is so eager to shut it down. Even if there are no new LOTR movies it will still get more posting and more action than almost all other Movie Franchise forums, apart from SW.

Glordreen

12-14-2004, 08:33 AM

Good news that it will be sticking around abit longer.

tear.

I will be captain of a fallen board.

Coming Soon!

12-14-2004, 08:40 AM

Well, I hadn't even thought about deleting it yet, so no problem. As long as there's discussion it can remain. I think discussion will die down in 2005 though.

flukeman

12-14-2004, 08:48 AM

Thanks so much :)

Nimrandir

12-14-2004, 08:53 AM

Our Deepest thanks, Comming Soon. For this we can never repay you. Thank you very much.

The Red Avenger

12-14-2004, 08:57 AM

Considering it has had the most constant traffic of all the franchise boards (the only time I can think it had less users browsing was when the Starw Wars Trailer hit) this makes sense.

CS? If you think discussion will die down, then I think you are in for a shock - we Tolkienites will analyse every frame and every sentence until we are exausted - I can see this going to last until The Hobbit starts preproduction. LOL.

But thanks for keeping it going, as you can see it means a lot to a lot of people.
...
RA

Nimrandir

12-14-2004, 08:59 AM

Quite right, Red, in all counts. We Tolkienites are fanatics unlike any other breed of Human(?).

neo5595

12-14-2004, 09:21 AM

I cant believe this. The movies are over. And whats wrong with moving the ROTK EE to the DVD forum and The Green Dragon to the General movies forum? Do you guys realize that the Hobbit has a higher chance of not being made than being made? I dont think this forum is neccessary when all there is left is a movie that probably wont get made and a HD DVD release. A lot of DVDs are gonna come out in HD DVD. What makes these movies so special that they are also? Im my opinion the forum has had its chance and now there is just no more need for it.

adt100

12-14-2004, 11:31 AM

Why the bitterness neo?

I'm pretty sure that discussion on this forum will die down come early 2005 and much as I will be sad to see the forum go, it will be time. Nothing lasts forever, and the LOTR board has certainly made a huge contribution to the CS! message boards. Gone it may be, but it will not soon be forgot. ;)

If people want to go on talking about LOTR in general, there is always the dedicated JRRT/LOTR forums.

neo5595

12-14-2004, 11:59 AM

Why the bitterness neo?
:waa: What ever happened to the Matrix forum? :waa:

Frizzo the Clown

12-14-2004, 12:05 PM

The Matrix forum died. Thank god.

insaneMoViEgoer

12-14-2004, 12:22 PM

:waa: What ever happened to the Matrix forum? :waa:
i feel ya man. i came home one day from school and *poof* no more matrix board :(

secant

12-14-2004, 01:22 PM

congratulations to you guys - I am glad you get to keep your forum. You are right that there are more posts here. The point of the board is discussion, as long as there is something to discuss and people to discuss it with - I say more power to you.

Tornado

12-14-2004, 04:03 PM

To be honest, I'm not pleased with the fact that the LOTR board is sticking around. It just gives another reason for the people at this board to not venture out and try other forums. I used to be one of them, I had about 2k posts before I left this board, and now I rarely come back. I can almost guarantee you, that if you would leave this board for a few days, you wouldn't feel the need to come back. I know I did.

I'm only here right now because I had presumed that this board would be deleted in the next couple of days. Can't win 'em all I guess.

darthspielberg

12-14-2004, 04:12 PM

Tornado. We Miss You (looks at Tornado with hypno-eyes) COME BACK, TORNADO!

in all seriousness, it will be sad when the board closes, but i do not feel that it is a problem that some people post only in here. What if this is the only reason they post at all. I post else where. I frequent the King Kong, Pirates, HP, SW, and Horror boards, and some of the main boards, when i deem nessicary

insaneMoViEgoer

12-14-2004, 05:32 PM

i cant believe we revived this thread

flukeman

12-14-2004, 08:21 PM

UnicornBlood3

12-14-2004, 08:27 PM

Hey personally I don't see why it bothers Torn or Neo. If they don't really post in it that much then I don't know why they really care if it's here. Not trying to be offensive or anything like that but I just don't see why it matters.

Personally more power to you like secant said.

Brock Landers

12-14-2004, 08:31 PM

The Green Dragon to the General movies forum.

Uh, what?

Tornado

12-14-2004, 08:45 PM

Tornado, what's the problem? Some have branched out, some people will in the future, and some won't. It's not up to you to worry about who makes it out of the LOTR forum alive, just don't worry about it. If people are happy to have the board while it lasts (myself included), let them be.

I believe spidey said it best when he explained what COMINGSOON! is all about. It's about movies coming soon (obviously). ROTK has been out for almost a year now. You got your extension. It's inevitable that this board ends, it's going to happen. There's no way around it. I'm surprised that it's lasted this long after the release date, and I'm even more surprised to hear from Mirko himself that this forum isn't going to be deleted.

Whatever. I'm not "worrying" about it. BUT, I am going to be pissed if the Star Wars board doesn't get the same treatment come May 2005.

insaneMoViEgoer

12-14-2004, 08:49 PM

i think it will. star wars is too big to not have "enough discussion" to keep it going

darthspielberg

12-15-2004, 08:08 AM

Whatever. I'm not "worrying" about it. BUT, I am going to be pissed if the Star Wars board doesn't get the same treatment come May 2005.

Don't Worry. It should be up at least until November 2005 (DVD Release)

I think that this board stayed open for the EE. That is really the only reason. I really think that we as people are going to be hurt when it cloese, but it is like the end of High School, or the end of your life. It's coming, and if you don't watch out it could get you :omg:

The Moose

12-16-2004, 12:48 AM

thanks heaps ComingSoon!

Helmshammer85

12-16-2004, 01:27 PM

Im so glad Comingsoon.net have been kind enough to keep this board open, especially since its pretty likely there will be more delights to come from this amazing saga (HD-DVD version, LOTR Playstation 3 games..etc.)

Thanks a bunch

fattybolger

12-16-2004, 01:38 PM

Well, I hadn't even thought about deleting it yet, so no problem. As long as there's discussion it can remain. I think discussion will die down in 2005 though.

Deepest gratitude, CS :) As for discussion dying down, we shall see...your format is attractive and there are many obsessives here...plus more and more will be having "Trilogy EE" viewings which could spark DECADES of
discussion !!!:omg: