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Eruanna · 09-24-2003, 12:32 PM

Balin, I also find the "Orli is Hot" and "Viggo Rocks" posters tiresome ( although he is, and he does [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] )

Most new people do eventually settle in, especially when they are gently sent in the direction of the faq and search functions. So many times on the 'Downs I have read members posts saying that they had not read any Tolkien before, but seeing the movies had inspired them to want to read the books and many have done so.

As for "ignorant" questions...How else can someone learn? No one should be dismissed for their perceived lack of Tolkien knowledge. If they are asking a question then presumably they want to learn more. It is up to those on the Barrow Downs to help them if possible. We are not, after all, an elite "club" trying to discourage "outsiders" from joining our ranks. Are we?

09-24-2003, 12:32 PM	#17
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Balin, I also find the "Orli is Hot" and "Viggo Rocks" posters tiresome ( although he is, and he does [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ) Most new people do eventually settle in, especially when they are gently sent in the direction of the faq and search functions. So many times on the 'Downs I have read members posts saying that they had not read any Tolkien before, but seeing the movies had inspired them to want to read the books and many have done so. As for "ignorant" questions...How else can someone learn? No one should be dismissed for their perceived lack of Tolkien knowledge. If they are asking a question then presumably they want to learn more. It is up to those on the Barrow Downs to help them if possible. We are not, after all, an elite "club" trying to discourage "outsiders" from joining our ranks. Are we? __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."