Snaga
11-05-2003, 08:59 PM
I've been studying systems theory and decided to apply it to TTF just for fun. You can look at what different groups there are on TTF, which have the most influence and popularity, and who reflect the norms and values that are looked up to. Its an interesting exercise. So here's my first list of the Forum's Power-brokers.:D
1. Turgon - a mod, a member of the prestigious Ost-in-Edhil, a good debator and a superb rper. Surprisingly... he is MOST influential. (So far.... more analysis may change this:))
2. Gothmog - another mod, another Ost-in-Edhil stalwart, and one of the foremost debators.
3. Ancalagon - as above, except now no longer a mod. Never short of an opinion, expertly put, and one of the longest standing members.
4. Aule - the vocal organiser of the debate tournament, he pops up everywhere with a mix of intelligent comment and mostly good natured teasing... he is the forums Mr Popular.
5. Wonko the Sane - highly vocal, posting everywhere, sustaining many threads, and member of many guilds. Will she ever return?
6. Grond - is he the forums most knowledgeable member? Not posting so much these days, the legacy of this ex-mod is still to be felt.
7. Nom - formidable debator, and the acceptable face of elf-luvvin' Very opinionated, and the forum loves a good rebel. Nom is a good rebel, as oppose to the legendary Ulairi the bad rebel.
8. Nenya Evenstar - C9er, multi-guilded, great RPer and mod at TTF.
9. Chrysopholax - well known and well liked, a great rper, a regular debator and another member of Ost-in-Edhil. Now a MERPG mod too... and gave birth to more forum members than you probably realise!:D
10. Ithrynluin - a book forum stalwart, a debator, a mod and guild participant.
Oh the next 10 include, Ciryaher, Eriol, Talierin, Baragund, Walter, Maedhros, Mrs Maggott, Arvedui, Lhunithiel... and some orc whose name escapes:o
Hehe... its an interesting list no? Just don't take it too seriously!;)
1. Turgon - a mod, a member of the prestigious Ost-in-Edhil, a good debator and a superb rper. Surprisingly... he is MOST influential. (So far.... more analysis may change this:))
2. Gothmog - another mod, another Ost-in-Edhil stalwart, and one of the foremost debators.
3. Ancalagon - as above, except now no longer a mod. Never short of an opinion, expertly put, and one of the longest standing members.
4. Aule - the vocal organiser of the debate tournament, he pops up everywhere with a mix of intelligent comment and mostly good natured teasing... he is the forums Mr Popular.
5. Wonko the Sane - highly vocal, posting everywhere, sustaining many threads, and member of many guilds. Will she ever return?
6. Grond - is he the forums most knowledgeable member? Not posting so much these days, the legacy of this ex-mod is still to be felt.
7. Nom - formidable debator, and the acceptable face of elf-luvvin' Very opinionated, and the forum loves a good rebel. Nom is a good rebel, as oppose to the legendary Ulairi the bad rebel.
8. Nenya Evenstar - C9er, multi-guilded, great RPer and mod at TTF.
9. Chrysopholax - well known and well liked, a great rper, a regular debator and another member of Ost-in-Edhil. Now a MERPG mod too... and gave birth to more forum members than you probably realise!:D
10. Ithrynluin - a book forum stalwart, a debator, a mod and guild participant.
Oh the next 10 include, Ciryaher, Eriol, Talierin, Baragund, Walter, Maedhros, Mrs Maggott, Arvedui, Lhunithiel... and some orc whose name escapes:o
Hehe... its an interesting list no? Just don't take it too seriously!;)