Why is it so difficult?

[Nerwen]

Originally Posted by FlimFlam

Morthoron spoke: [but then suddenly become jaded on the subject or, rather, the foundational aspects of the material.]
Suddenly? Nope.
Nor am I new here. Well, I haven't posted for about 10-12 years here or thereabouts, so I guess that does make me new or a newcomer in a manner of speaking.
The people who knew me best back then; HerenIstarion, Mithadan, Tar-Elenion, Lindil and a few others are most likely no longer here and I have not checked on their status as of yet.

The first two mentioned are still around. Perhaps they can shed some light on this.

Originally Posted by FlimFlam

I have done some criticism of Mr Tolkien and his work. That seems to upset some people--in some cases deeply. Oh well.

Once again– it was not the bare fact of your criticising Tolkien's work, which you are welcome to do, it was the manner in which you did it.