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***Gilthalion*** · 03-23-2001, 05:14 PM

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Re: well

But who was Finrod and who was Sauron? <img src=laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

Like Lindil (who is a HE, by the way!), I learned a great deal, but I'm afraid that I'm not learned enough in these matters to "call" the debate one way or the other. Lacking the references myself, I have to read the context of the posts from the posts themselves. Valiant efforts were made to supply that context, but really, only folk such as the participants, who have studied these volumes at great length, are fit to

Perhaps if forced to judge, I could call it on points, but there was no knockout. (But Lindil would win Miss Congeniality. <img src=laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> )

I will say that it was a bit more heated than what I have observed here on the Downs, but not more so than on other forums. I've taken part in debates of similar tone that have shed more heat than light, so I can't hold the participants in judgement for that.

That did not make it as pleasant a read as it might have been, which is why I would consider some other thread for "Thread of the Month" (if we had such a thing). Still, even with evident personal animus, this thread is packed with info, and I find it worth the effort to wade through.

If y'all are agreed to disagree (and I've frankly lost track of what the REAL disagreement is), then I personally thank you all for your efforts!

And check with me Odysseus before you start another thread! <img src=wink.gif ALT="

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(And I'll give the Elvish/Asian construct idea some thought...)

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03-23-2001, 05:14 PM	#51
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight Posts: 217</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: well But who was Finrod and who was Sauron? <img src=laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> Like Lindil (who is a HE, by the way!), I learned a great deal, but I'm afraid that I'm not learned enough in these matters to "call" the debate one way or the other. Lacking the references myself, I have to read the context of the posts from the posts themselves. Valiant efforts were made to supply that context, but really, only folk such as the participants, who have studied these volumes at great length, are fit to Perhaps if forced to judge, I could call it on points, but there was no knockout. (But Lindil would win Miss Congeniality. <img src=laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> ) I will say that it was a bit more heated than what I have observed here on the Downs, but not more so than on other forums. I've taken part in debates of similar tone that have shed more heat than light, so I can't hold the participants in judgement for that. That did not make it as pleasant a read as it might have been, which is why I would consider some other thread for "Thread of the Month" (if we had such a thing). Still, even with evident personal animus, this thread is packed with info, and I find it worth the effort to wade through. If y'all are agreed to disagree (and I've frankly lost track of what the REAL disagreement is), then I personally thank you all for your efforts! And check with me Odysseus before you start another thread! <img src=wink.gif ALT=""> (And I'll give the Elvish/Asian construct idea some thought...) <center><font face=verdana size=1> http://www.barrowdowns.comBarrow-Downs</a>~http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000Bare Bones</a>~http://pub41.ezboard.com/btarostineruhirTar Ost-in-Eruhir</a>~http://www.geocities.com/robertwgard...ilthalion.htmlGrand Adventures</a>~http://www.barrowdowns.com/fanfichobbits.aspThe Hobbits</a>~http://www.tolkientrail.comTolkien Trail</a> </center></p> __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!