I remember when someone had started yet another
'Who were the Istari?' thread and I actually tried to give a good answer instead of ignoring it and waiting for it to be closed and deleted. I felt rather idiotic afterwards.
Come to think of it, judging by the quality of my early contribution, it would have surprised a couple of established Downers to see into the future and note that
this newbie would last so long.

How did he manage it?
Captions and bribes.