I think we can pretty much all agree there is a difference between need not, and
do not. This clearly effects whether the elves, do or don't count the years.
I do agree with
SpM on this point.
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But I do not think that this difference alters the essential nature of Elves.
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It effects whether they "can" or if they just plain out don't count the years, but I don't see it effecting the nature of the Elves. I also, agree with
SpM, in saying that the correct word should be
need. Since, they do need to count the years, to have certain interactions with mortals.
SpM, makes this clear with his quote from Celeborn (nice quote SpM). So the correct word would have to be "need not."