[The Saucepan Man]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> If anyone keeps fussing about all the "unbearable/disappointing/dismaying" changes, then they should to go film school, get trained, and make a movie themselves. If they don't want to do that, then they should just shut up and stop whining. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Finwe, while I am a great fan of the films and disagree with many of the criticisms that are put forward concerning the changes that were made, I am not sure that it is really helpful to tell people to stop whining and make their own films if they don't like them. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I am quite interested to hear why it is that people feel the way that they do about the films, whether positive or negative. It's why I started this thread in the first place. <P>The purpose of this thread is not to engender criticism of those who hold opposite views, but to explore why it is that some people react with anger and/or disappointment and/or dismay at some or all of the changes that were made, while others are happy to accept them.<P>Edit: While I appreciate that you were seeking to defend your point of view in light of what Finwe said, Estel, the point made above goes for everyone. This thread is <B>not</B> for people to attack or criticise those who hold different views. If it degenerates into that kind of debate, I will arrange for it to be closed. Now, since I believe that would be a shame, I trust that this discussion may now proceed in more reasonable fashion.<p>[ July 16, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]