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Rilwen Gamgee · 05-31-2004, 01:51 AM

To me, being a real "LotR"/Tolkien fan is simply enjoying what you read. However, if you just "like" it and can't have a discussion about whatever you say you are a fan of, you're not exactly a fan. This doesn't mean you have to have the most in-depth discussions ever, just more than "Oh my gosh! [character/actor/actress' name] is so hot! I love "LotR"!" Then again, if you do think someone is attractive, there is nothing wrong with that, but only "drooling" over him or her does not make you a fan. So, it doesn't matter how many times you read the books or saw the movies, but if you truly love, and understand, what you read (or saw).

05-31-2004, 01:51 AM	#18
Rilwen Gamgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At home. Posts: 143	To me, being a real "LotR"/Tolkien fan is simply enjoying what you read. However, if you just "like" it and can't have a discussion about whatever you say you are a fan of, you're not exactly a fan. This doesn't mean you have to have the most in-depth discussions ever, just more than "Oh my gosh! [character/actor/actress' name] is so hot! I love "LotR"!" Then again, if you do think someone is attractive, there is nothing wrong with that, but only "drooling" over him or her does not make you a fan. So, it doesn't matter how many times you read the books or saw the movies, but if you truly love, and understand, what you read (or saw). Last edited by Rilwen Gamgee; 05-31-2004 at 11:36 AM.