I don't find anything about the
books annoying and I love the Ents (myself not being one for pointless small talk and yet sometimes being longwinded, especially when talking about Tolkien). Anyway, to you and any other newcomers, welcome to the Downs I am sure you will love it here. I was never one for forums or anything that involved social interaction until I joined a month or so ago and now I spend most of my time here.